It’s a fact of life – you never know you have a leaking roof until you have one vital ingredient – water!
We usually discover a leak when we have a particularly heavy rainfall, that means during a storm and usually it has to be the middle of the night too!  It’s just a fact of [...]

Your gutters provide a safe and effective path for rainwater to run off and away from your home, but you need to make sure that it is kept clean and free of blockages which can lead to expensive repairs. Typically, the gutters fill with dead leaves and other detritus which accumulates over time and [...]

Now that cold weather is upon us, it is time to consider winterizing your home. With soaring electric bills, one huge consideration is heating costs. There are a few simple steps that you can take to substantially lower your heating bills and stay warm in the process.

First, you will need to inspect your home. Check [...]

With today’s rising costs on everything from fuel to home improvement, learning to do some things yourself and taking the time to do them can save you a lot of money in the long run. One easy way to save money is by making your own storm windows.

First calculate the dimensions of each window in [...]

Since winter is quickly approaching, now is a great time to make sure that your home is ready for cold weather. Cracked or broken windows need to be repaired or replaced since these can cause severe cold air penetration. Replacing an entire window or window pane is very easy and can be done in a [...]

When you are faced with either buying a new home-which might be unlikely in today’s economy, or repairing or refurbishing your old home, you have a few choices to make. First of all, decide if the exterior of your home is in ill-repair or damaged. If so, you will need to either replace cracked or [...]

Ruth and Wade needed to convert their garage into an extra bedroom. Ruth’s father had passed away, leaving Ruth’s mother, Maxine, to fend for herself after 65 years of marriage. To help ease her grieving and loneliness the family decided that it would be a good idea for Maxine to move in with them. They [...]

This site is all about the home improvement you want for your house.  Whether you do it yourself or hire a contractor, we’ll look at everything you’ll need to know to improve the look and feel of your home.  Check back often to see what we’re thinking of next!