Trending fashions are not just for the runway. Homeowners considering installing new siding may want to consider the trending fashions of home improvement before they settle on their replacement siding. After all, your house will be wearing its siding for at least 25 years! Choosing new siding is a fantastic way to enhance the architectural […]
Northern Virginia Roofing Blog
How to Make Your Roof Last Forever
Roof replacements and roof repairs are expensive and, sometimes, invasive. There is nothing more detrimental to a homeowner than a faulty roof. When your roof loses shingles, cracks, or suffers leaks, your home is exposed to the elements and your family suffers the consequences–leaks alone can cause devastating water damage, foster the growth of dangerous […]
Complete Guide for Selecting Home Improvement Contractors
From Virginia, the state for Lovers, we’re celebrating Home Improvement Contractors on: The Dating Game! Today’s installment of matchmaking merriment is all about home improvement projects, and connecting our lovely homeowners with only the best home improvement contractors! When looking for the right home improvement contractor, it may feel like you are on a gameshow. […]
How Installing Gutters Correctly Can Save You Money
Your gutters are the unsung heroes of your home. Sure, your gutters may not be as big and impressive as your roof, and they may not be as flashy as your insulation or as pretty as your siding–but they are just as important as every other part of your home that keeps you safe and […]
The 5 Biggest Dangers to Your Home’s Roof
Every day, your roof faces danger of roof repair or total roof replacement. We all have fears. Maybe, as a child, you were afraid of the dark–or, maybe, it was monsters under your bed. It seems everyone is afraid of spiders, or snakes, or cockroaches, those unsettling creepy-crawlies. Our dogs are often afraid of thunder […]
What is Insulation? How is it Installed?
Insulation is one of the coolest parts of our homes–literally! Humans have actually been constructing their homes with some form of insulation since the middle ages. Though we’ve advanced beyond mud-and-straw insulation, the main function of insulation remains the same: keeping outdoor temperatures out and keeping indoor temperatures in. Quite literally, insulation insulates your home […]