Replacing your roof is one of the costliest maintenance projects a homeowner will face. Your new roof should protect your home and enhance your home’s curb appeal. Choosing the shingles for your new roof can get overwhelming due to numerous colors, types, and warranties. This [...]
You’ve found some trustworthy roofing contractors and gotten bids – now what? Bids, materials, and contractors are not created equal. To make an accurate apples-to-apples comparison, it’s essential to evaluate your bids using the same or similar criteria. […]
How do you know it’s time to get your roof replaced? Generally, there are several red flags. […]
Perhaps you picked your automobile mechanic based on friends’ recommendations. You probably picked your life partner using a mental checklist. How do you choose your roofing contractor? One way to find the best roofer is to jot down a group of desirable qualities, then see [...]
The four-letter word “best” is what grammarians call a subjective word. It is not a factual word; it represents an opinion. Whose opinion matters most when selecting a siding color for your Kentucky house? The contractor’s sales representative? Your neighbors? Nah. Yours. […]
Have you ever wondered why homes don’t have massive gutters jutting out nine or ten inches from the eaves? The reason is simple: they are unnecessary in our Kentucky climate. The largest residential gutters are six inches across the open top. Most gutters are five [...]
Regular roof maintenance can be the key to avoiding costly roof repairs in the long run. Roof maintenance and roof leak prevention are two sides of the same coin. Maintaining your roof can even make a difference in the life of a roof. […]
New-to-you House Quiz Question #1: When is a gutter required? Answer: when local weather patterns and your house demand it. You’ve just moved in, but you notice your home’s existing gutters are in bad shape. You’re financially tapped out. Could you and your home get [...]
Storm chaser scams can be a nightmare for homeowners who are already dealing with the aftermath of severe weather. These scams typically involve fraudulent contractors who exploit the vulnerability of homeowners by offering quick and cheap repair services that often result in shoddy workmanship and [...]
A lot of folks enjoy watching “How It’s Made” clips. How are blueberry turnovers produced? How do they make Grammy Awards? How are seamless gutters made? We can help with the last one! […]
