Industry Advice
What Affects the Cost of a Home Remodel?
You may be interested in remodeling your home for a wide variety of reasons: for aesthetic purposes to ensure the safety of your home, especially following damages caused by a weather event to add value to your home as you’re looking to sell you recently purchased a new home [...]
Asphalt Shingle Manufacturers
Considering getting new shingles? On this blog, we’ve talked about different shingle materials, but it’s important to consider not just the material, but the brand as well. Asphalt shingles are the most popular shingle material because of their economical pricing, long lifespan for the low price, little need for [...]
Reading Reviews: A Quick Guide for Consumers
Online reviews can be a very helpful guiding tool for consumers making purchasing decisions, especially regarding contractors. Reviews can help build trust in a business, relate important information to potential customers, and show previous work. The most popular review sites for construction and renovation-based companies are Google, the Better [...]
Your Guide to 10 Popular Countertop Materials Used in Homes
Your countertops play an important role in your kitchen. They make or break your kitchen’s look, provide a surface for you to handle your food and other everyday things, and are exposed to many different foodstuffs, drinks, and chemicals. With so many different and appealing options—that are influenced by [...]
Asphalt Shingle Warranties: What You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know
When buying a roof, it is expected that a homeowner will also purchase a warranty with it. Though this is common knowledge, many homeowners don’t know to look for many details and pitfalls when it comes to warranties or why they even need a warranty in the first place. [...]
The Important Questions and Answers About Roofing Ventilation
There is a lot of information out there about roofing ventilation—why you need it and what kind of vent is best for your home—and it can be overwhelming. Quality roof ventilation depends on proper insulation, but this article will answer the most important questions and give you a simple [...]
Is your home in need of a new siding color?
Choosing the right colors can be overwhelming, especially knowing that you will be looking at your siding every day, and visitors and passersby will be viewing it as well. It’s definitely a long-term investment, so keep these pointers in mind: 1. Start by looking at the color [...]
The Pros and Cons of the Most Popular Siding Choices for Your Home
Siding may be a big-ticket project, but it is necessary to maintain the longevity and beauty of your home. A new, quality siding can completely transform your home’s look, adding to its value and curb appeal, and provide a fresh change for you as a homeowner. Not only is [...]
Six Important Tips for Finding and Choosing the Right Contractor
In just southern Wisconsin alone, there are hundreds of contractors to choose from. Every home and project for your home is unique, and as a homeowner, you should be educated about how to find and choose the right contractor. Repairing or renovating your home can be stressful with the [...]
Residential Roofing Options: Pros and Cons of Shingle Roofing
It is important to know about the different types of shingles when choosing a roof for your home. While there are many different types of shingles on the market, the three most common types of shingles for traditional residential houses in the Midwest are asphalt, cedar, and metal. There [...]
How to Deal with Hail Damage
What do I do if I suspect I have hail damage? Instead of contacting your insurance company immediately regarding your hail damage, it’s best to double-check before you go through the whole claims process. Call a local contractor who will inspect your damage for free. Assess Your Damage It’s [...]
Identifying Hail Damage and Understanding Its Effects
April showers bring May flowers... and hail, a lot of it. At this time of year, Midwest homeowners like you need to know the facts about hail damage: the effects of it, what it looks like, and how to deal with it. What are the effects of hail damage? [...]
