No matter where you are in the process of selling your home, you know that it’s a task that comes with innumerable considerations. Should you update the house or leave it mostly as is? Which upgrades will make it easier to sell your home? Sell your property by owner or use a realtor? Many [...]
We have all been pressured to buy the infamous “Extended Warranty” on just about everything – from kitchen appliances to electronic devices, all the way to your vacuum cleaner. In most cases the standard warranty is good enough, but a good roof will last for decades – and that is a lot of time [...]
What Is An Ice Dam? Ice dams are thick ridges of solid ice that form on the eaves of your home when snowmelt from the top of your roof runs down and refreezes on the lower edges of your roof (which are called ‘eaves’). But what’s the problem with a bit of ice [...]
So your roof has seen better days. Your shingles are looking tired and, well, just weathered. It's probably time for your home to get a new roof, but not always. Will a repair be enough or do you need a full roof replacement? Here Are 7 Signs That It's Time [...]
A huge hail storm hits Chicago 21 years into your 25–year warrantied roof. But your roofing company thought it would be a good idea to save $50 by using cheaper off-brand fasteners, so the manufacturer denies your warranty claim. Seriously? Yes. Unfortunately, we see this happen all too often. Don’t get fooled by a roofing [...]
