A blog full of general contracting thoughts, and tips, for the everyday home owner.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Raise the Roof
Just as important as the foundation of your home, your roof also helps to keep you safe and comfortable in your house. We always suspected that our roof was in good condition, that was until one afternoon doing a particularly heavy rainfall when water started coming through our ceiling! It didn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that we needed someone to call roofing in Waukesha WI immediately. They came our right away and assessed the damage to our roof. They were able to perform roof repair in Wilton CT in a few areas, and advised us to continue to see regular preventative maintenance to prolong the lifespan of our roof. We really appreciated their help and their honest advice, so much so that we now schedule an annual appointment with them to keep our roof in good shape!
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Is an Aluminum Fence Right for You?
There are many different types of fences, which makes selecting the best one for your property that much more difficult. Aluminum fences are great for a number of reasons:
- They are mold and mildew resistant.
- They are strong and durable.
- They have rounded points, so they are safe for kids!
A Safe Delivery
I have a very heavy safe in my house that was bolted to the floor for added security. As I've been working to plan my upcoming move to a new home, I realized that I would had no clue how to relocate the safe. I contact a local Estero FL safe service professional to take over. They were able to move and deliver my safe to my new home.
Friday, January 22, 2016
The Ground We Walk On
Nice flooring can really change the look of your home. When we bought our home, it was all hardwood, but it was so scuffed up that you would have thought that the previous owners walked around with sandpaper sneakers on! We knew that it was something that we would need to fix up, but we didn't want to spend a fortune doing so. We were so lucky to find flooring in Virginia Beach VA. They laid out all of our options for us, and helped us to find a flooring option that looked like it cost a lot more than it actually did! We are so happy with the finished result and we get compliments on our new flooring all the time.
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Tall Fences
When selecting a fence, it is important to do your research to determine what type of fence is right for your needs. In my case, I needed something that would keep my dog in the yard. He's a really great jumper - especially when he sees other dogs. I decided to contact a local Mission Viejo CA fence installation company to get the tallest wood fence I could find. Now I know my dog will be safe and unable to escape from my yard!
Prepare for Your Winter Move
Moving in the winter is tough, especially when there's snow in the forecast. The best course of action to take is to be prepared. Always keep a shovel with you, or close by, during your move. Shovel steps, driveways, and walkways prior to starting to move your things, to reduce the chances for slipping and falling. Most importantly, don't forget to also shovel snow from your new home to make the mover's job much easier. To schedule your upcoming move, contact your local Alexandria VA moving company!
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Fire Safety
There are so many benefits to keeping your chimney clean! My family loves to burn fires in our fireplace, so I can personally attest to the fact that you NEED to keep your chimney clean if you want to consistently burn fires through the winter. Not only will it keep your fire looking and smelling better, but it will also keep your fires safer! We trust chimney cleaning in New York NY to keep our fires going strong, steady, and safe!
The Right Temperature
You can't expect people to get much done in an office building that is scolding hot in the summers and freezing cold in the winters. When our hvac system finally went out, I didn't want to wait until extreme temperatures hit to get it repaired. I called a commercial mechanical contractor in Kalamazoo MI and they came out right away to install a new system. They helped me select the best one for my building, and were quick to get it up and running without disturbing any of our staff members or office visitors. It's amazing what a difference it makes in office morale, and I'm relieved to know it's been taken care.
Monday, January 18, 2016
Getting a New Roof
I am a building manager and my office building is definitely one of the older buildings in the area, but I was very surprised when I learned that the roof was in extremely poor condition. After years or taking the easy route and patching holes, it was time for a completely new roof. I contact a local Lansing MI industrial roofing company to take on the job. They offered great guarantees on my new roof!
Friday, January 15, 2016
Gutter Woes
I never really worried about the gutters on my house...until they started to break! One day as I was leaving for work, I noticed that a chunk of our gutter had fallen off the side of our house onto our yard. I was astonished and, quite frankly, a little freaked out! I had never heard of such a thing happening before. When I called the local experts to have my gutters in Chesterfield County VA repaired, they told me that when you aren't properly maintaining and cleaning your gutters, something like this is bound to happen eventually. I was a little embarrassed that I didn't already know that and had let this go too far, but they assured me that this is a pretty common occurrence, and as long as I keep an eye on things it shouldn't happen again.
Summer Sun
The summer heat is no joke in Texas, so patio covers in Fort Worth TX are a must! I found a great company who was able to install a beautiful patio cover at a very reasonable cost. They gave me a free estimate, and the appointment for service was easy to make and I was able to get it scheduled almost immediately. The team worked diligently to get the patio cover up, and ran some tests before leaving to make sure that it was sturdy. It's such a joy to be able to spend time outside on our deck in the shade!
Thursday, January 14, 2016
What to Do About a Broken Garage Door Spring
It’s morning and you’re rushing to get out of the door and to the office. You press the button on your garage door remote control expecting to see the door open all of the way but it doesn’t. Now what? The root of the problem could very well rest with a broken garage door spring.
Where Is the Spring?
Look up towards the top of the garage door and chances are you’ll be able to instantly confirm or deny if the spring is broken. That’s where the springs are located. They are normally tightly wound and range anywhere from 1.75 to 2.25-inches in diameter. You’ll typically find them in the center area and they normally work in conjunction with the system’s cables, cable drums, rollers and tracks.
Why Did It Break?
Over time, the garage door springs may unwind, become unbalanced or break due to a number of factors. For instance, the overhead door could exceed the weight limit of the spring, thereby causing it to snap. It could also just succumb to old age because like other items, all garage door springs have a standard cycle. With that said, in many cases the springs will fail after approximately 10,000 uses.
If you have a broken garage door spring, contact a local professional on garage doors in Cape May County NJ.
Where Is the Spring?
Look up towards the top of the garage door and chances are you’ll be able to instantly confirm or deny if the spring is broken. That’s where the springs are located. They are normally tightly wound and range anywhere from 1.75 to 2.25-inches in diameter. You’ll typically find them in the center area and they normally work in conjunction with the system’s cables, cable drums, rollers and tracks.
Why Did It Break?
Over time, the garage door springs may unwind, become unbalanced or break due to a number of factors. For instance, the overhead door could exceed the weight limit of the spring, thereby causing it to snap. It could also just succumb to old age because like other items, all garage door springs have a standard cycle. With that said, in many cases the springs will fail after approximately 10,000 uses.
If you have a broken garage door spring, contact a local professional on garage doors in Cape May County NJ.
Silence Your Noisey Garage Door
If you've noticed that your garage door is making strange noises, there are a few differen things that you can try to fix the issue. One of the most common solutions to a loud garage door is replacing the insulation strip.
The insulation strip under the garage door may need to be replaced to prevent the garage door from banging shut. Check to see if your current insulation strip is worn. If so, you can purchase a new insulation strip and install it yourself.
If you have done the following and your garage door is still noisy, then you may consider hiring local Central Saanich BC garage door service professionals for inspection who will be able to find the true source of the problem.
The insulation strip under the garage door may need to be replaced to prevent the garage door from banging shut. Check to see if your current insulation strip is worn. If so, you can purchase a new insulation strip and install it yourself.
If you have done the following and your garage door is still noisy, then you may consider hiring local Central Saanich BC garage door service professionals for inspection who will be able to find the true source of the problem.
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Video Surveillance for Safety
I recently had a local Bolingbrook IL video surveillance professional come to my home to install cameras for added security. This put my mind at ease on those days when I spend hours on hours at the office. The best part was that I could check on my home remotely through a video stream on my phone!
Thursday, January 7, 2016
A Work of Art
I recently started running a daycare service out of my home. When I started the company, I knew installing a fence would need to be one of my first priorities. I needed a sturdy fence to help create a great outdoor area for the kids to play. After hours of research on the best styles of High Point NC fences, I decided on a wooden privacy fence. Once the fence was installed, I decided it would be a great idea to let the kids paint it. Now, I have a great fence AND a work of art!
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