Prepare Your Home’s Exterior for a Cold and Brutal Winter
A house sits quietly under a blanket of fresh snow The frigid New England winter is fast approaching, so it’s important to prepare your home now before temperatures drop further. Fortunately, several simple winter home maintenance tasks can help you avoid major headaches later on. Before the snow arrives, take time to inspect key […]
How Energy Efficient Windows Help Lower Utility Bills
The last thing that any homeowner wants to do is pay outrageous prices to keep their home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. You already know that energy-efficient windows can help lower your utility bills and keep your home comfortable during all seasons. But how exactly do windows save homeowners money? We’re […]
2016 Cost VS Value Report’s Top Home Improvement Projects
Q: Which home improvements have the highest Return On Investment (ROI)? I am looking forward to my tax refund and starting some projects but not sure which ones should be top priority. Can you please let me know the top 5 projects that bring in the most ROI for my home? A: There are many […]
Vinyl Siding for Classic New England Homes
colonial home (photo credit: Pinterest) Okay, you’ve got a classic New England style home. A colonial, a victorian, an iconic wood shake. The exterior components on your home are made out of old fiber-based building materials – wood, pulp, and sand – materials that break down over time when moisture invades. This means regular maintenance to prevent […]
Maintain Your Home’s Character With This Wood Shake Shingle Alternative
The Iconic New England Wood Shake The classic, New England, coastal home. Gorgeous, aged roofs. Dynamically colored – bleached by the sun. Can you still get a wood shake shingle look with modern day shingles? And is it easy to maintain? Yes! (photo credit: New England Home) History of the Wood Shake Wood shingled roofs were among […]
Tips for Saving Trees & Shrubs After this Harsh Winter
Thank you to Rich Grant from Mayer Tree Service for tips on caring for trees and shrubs after this harsh winter… Winter is a rough time for trees, shrubs and lawns. Do you know why? They are dormant, could you imagine all these winter storms and standing in the middle of them, time and time again. […]
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Are you worn out by this winter weather? We all are, but SPRING is around the corner. I smile as I used to teach hearing impaired children what idioms are and this one in particularly. “Around the corner” you ask? well that means it is coming soon. It is precisely 16 days and 23 hours […]
Frost Quakes Those Loud Banging Sounds You Hear in the Night
Are You Hearing Strange Noises In The Night? Do you hear strange LOUD popping sounds in the night? Don’t worry it most likely is just a Frost Quake. Your house will not fall down. A Frost Quake happens when moisture suddenly freezes and then expands. This winter has been a doozy for them! Frost quakes […]
Your Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
On cold winter days, freshen up indoor spaces and refresh your spirits too! February is about getting cozy and taking care of home maintenance tasks while also planning for Spring home improvements. Here are 5 inside and 5 outside items on your Winter Home Preventive Maintenance Checklist. Owning a home is one of the biggest investments […]
5 Winter Snow Plants
Are you tired of seeing no color or life in your front yard or back yard when you look out your windows? I need to see color and life outside – not just a blanket of snow. Each week I even buy flowers to brighten up my world. Finally, I wondered about winter plants; therefore, I began researching. Here […]