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There are a number of things that can cause damage to your gutters and roof. Hail, tree limbs, ice, and even an errant baseball can require homeowners to pay for repairs that can get pretty pricey. However, sometimes roof and gutter damage is the result of something altogether different — and unexpected. Here are five of the weirdest objects that
Read Full ArticleThe weather is kind of like the economy: whether it is “good” or “bad” strongly depends on your point of view. With the economy, the housing bubble has left many homeowners with lower home values, which is bad — but that’s good if you’re a person looking to buy a home. The weather is the same way.
Read Full Article(Image: roofingbirminghamal.net) Perhaps you are one of the millions of Americans who take pride in making small home repairs and remodels by yourself, and saving the money you would have spent on hiring someone to do it for you. Though this approach is commendable, it’s important to know your do-it-yourself limits — or you could wind up making things worse
Read Full ArticleYou can’t put it off any longer. It’s time to clean out your gutters so rainwater can flow freely through them again. It probably won’t be the most fun task you’ll have this weekend, but at least you can be prepared for it so it will take less time to complete.
Read Full ArticleSpring and Fall time are a great time to look ahead for any trouble signs related to your roof. If you are experiencing any roofing issues from leaking etc., presently, your issues will likely multiply as the weather changes from one extreme to the opposite. As a guide to what to look for, we have organized a short list of
Read Full ArticleA well-functioning guttering system is essential for protecting a home against water leaks and foundation problems. However, many homeowners tend to make mistakes that adversely affect the efficiency of their guttering. Here are eight common errors – four of which occur during installation and four which homeowners make while maintaining their guttering.
Read Full ArticleIt’s a sad reality that property crimes — robberies, home burglaries, and business break-ins — tend to increase during poor economic times. This trend may also manifest itself in other ways, like thefts of raw materials, scrap metal, and other items which can be sold or redeemed for cash.
Read Full ArticleWhen people think of gutter cleaning or replacement, they often view it in terms of how much money it will cost them to do it. But they don’t realize the potential cost savings that well-maintained gutters provide for a homeowner. Here are six examples of how gutters actually save you money.
Read Full ArticleWe all expect a certain amount of wear and tear to plague our home. If finances are an issue, then addressing many of these problems can be put off for a while. But there are certain trouble signs that shouldn’t be ignored if you want to avoid a major (and costly) disaster in the future. Here are eight of those
Read Full ArticleThe 2012 edition of the Pittsburgh PA Home and Garden Show was record breaking in terms of attendance. Show patrons came from all over during the two weeks to check out the latest and greatest from the home improvement sector, a Princess Diana collection, and a chance to win $50,000 in a home-makeover contest.
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