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Top 5 Exterior Projects to Increase Home Value

The real estate market is constantly changing, but one thing that has always held great importance when it comes to the value of your home, is the exterior of the home. Most people make the decision on whether or not they want to purchase a home before they even cross [...]

By |2021-01-18T23:33:25-07:00November 8, 2018|Repair|

Proper Soffits Prevent Pest Problems

Exterior architectural design makes your home beautiful, but it also serves an important purpose. Soffit and fascia fixtures guard the entry points of your roof and attic, preventing damage from the elements. Even better, properly fitted exteriors can prevent pests and other problems that can wreck your enjoyment of your [...]

By |2021-01-18T23:35:11-07:00October 29, 2018|New Construction, Repair|

What is Lap Siding?

Trying to decide what kind of siding to get on the exterior of your home? There are a lot of options to choose from, and the decision can be overwhelming. Even once you’ve decided what type of material to use, such as vinyl, stucco, or wood, you still have a [...]

By |2021-01-18T23:37:24-07:00May 20, 2018|New Construction|

3 Steps to Make a Living Wall

Have you ever wanted to bring your backyard to life with a living wall? A living wall can be made indoors or outdoors, and there are benefits to doing it either way. Outside, you’ll get easier access to sunlight. Just make sure that you pick the right plants if you’re [...]

By |2025-02-24T07:59:31-07:00May 1, 2018|New Construction|

Should You Build Your Deck with Wood or Plastic?

When you think of getting a deck installed in your backyard, you probably think of a beautiful wooden deck. Wood has been the premier material option for deck construction for a long time. In the past few years, manufactured “plastic lumber” has become more popular, and so you may be [...]

By |2021-01-19T16:15:26-07:00April 17, 2018|New Construction|

How to Build a Fire Pit in Your Backyard

There’s nothing that welcomes in spring quite like gathering around a fire with your friends and loved ones, with maybe a few marshmallows to roast and enjoy together. Having a fire pit in your backyard may seem like an overly complicated project, or something unnecessarily expensive. But it’s a project [...]

By |2021-01-19T16:18:26-07:00April 1, 2018|New Construction, Repair|

Weather-Proofing Siding Considerations

It’s been a pretty mild winter this year, but all the same we’re seeing those telltale signs of winter’s damage all over our homes. Continuous frosts and thaws crack the sidewalk around our home, soggy winter snowmelt seeps into our foundations, and salty, dirty air and moisture leaves caked dirt [...]

By |2021-01-19T16:21:47-07:00March 10, 2018|New Construction|

Common Rain Gutter Problems

Rain gutters are essential in order to keep your home secure and undamaged. By channeling excess water away from the foundations, they prevent flooding, deter moisture buildup in the walls and lower levels of your home (which also discourages pests and mold growth), and even prevent major problems like a [...]

By |2021-01-19T16:23:57-07:00March 2, 2018|Repair|

3 Winter Friendly Home Improvement Projects

When it’s cold and snowing outside generally isn’t the best time to discover an itch to remodel your home. But sometimes, that itch just needs to be scratched. Some projects may not be the best idea, like painting the exterior of your home during a blizzard or re-shingling your roof. [...]

By |2021-01-19T16:27:40-07:00February 1, 2018|Repair|
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