Is your composite deck covered in pollen, and you’re not sure what to do? Maybe you’re thinking of a decking remodel soon and wondering if composite decking really is as low-maintenance as your neighbors claim. Here are some helpful tips on how to get your deck looking brand new before your 4th of July celebrations! …
For most people, preparation for spring involves breaking out of hibernation, reorganizing, deep cleaning, and checking off some minor home improvements-but what about the outside of your home? In New England, we soak up changing seasons and try to enjoy all that spring has to offer as soon as it hits 55 degrees. Once the…
Do you ever look at your siding and think “Yuck!” ? Chances are, you probably haven’t. We all have busy lives–we’re constantly coming and going. Maybe you’re the entertaining type and have BBQs and birthday parties outside. Maybe you garden, mow the lawn, take walks around your neighborhood, but you never actually take the time…
Anyone else daydreaming of warmer weather after yesterday’s snowstorm? We are jealous of those of you lucky enough to be enjoying school’s winter break in somewhere more tropical. Wouldn’t it be great if you could bring some elements of your relaxing vacation? Let’s design your perfect staycation! Here are some tips on how to get…
There are reliable and trusted roofing products out there on the market besides of asphalt shingles. One of the more popular roofing materials is metal roofing. As you get into the process of selecting a new roofing, and if metal roofing is on your radar, be sure to explore some of its advantages and disadvantages….
Let’s be honest, your roof wasn’t inspected in the spring, right? How about last year? Has it been inspected since it’s been installed? The roofing industry recommends that roofs are inspected twice a year: in the spring and right before the winter. We are consistent at maintaining our cars with oil changes and bodies with…
Just like that, it is officially wintertime. No matter what your plans are for the winter, decks need to be winterized. Even if you plan on not using your deck at all during the winter months and watching the snow pile up instead, your pressure treated deck may need some TLC after this summer to…
Winter in New England can get pretty harsh and that means that homes have a whole new number of issues that they need to deal with. From whipping winds, and ice to freezing rain and snow, follow these importance tips to make sure you and your home are ready for all that winter has to…
Do you have an unfinished basement in your home? If so, what do you use it for? Maybe as some storage space? A rough home gym perhaps? Either way, it’s time to start thinking bigger, and put that space to better use! With the upcoming winter meaning more time spent indoors, a finished basement can be…
