Have you ever felt a draftiness inside during the winter near your front door? A house’s entryway can be a vulnerable point, allowing winter’s chill to seep inside, unless you have a reliable storm door. Not only can you avoid the chill of winter inside your door by investing in a quality storm door, there…
9 Valuable Reasons to Get a Storm Door for Your Home
Bungalow Home? Here’s How to Pick the Right Windows & Doors
Bungalow-style houses are common in the Chicago area, but they have a distinctive look and feel that you’ll want to match when you invest in new doors and replacement windows. The wrong upgrades, and your cozy home might lose its distinctive charm and historic feel. So, it’s important to choose your materials, colors, and styles…
Damage Ice Dams Cause Exteriors & How to Deal with Them
Once cold weather hits, you may start noticing large icicles forming on the eaves of your roof. If so, you’re likely dealing with an issue that can cause your home a lot of costly problems—ice dams. These solid, heavy blocks of ice can be rough on roofing, siding, gutters, and even sidewalks and people (if…
7 Reasons to Invest in New Commercial Storefront Windows
When you own or manage a commercial property, it’s essential to keep your customer-facing, first-floor “storefront” windows in excellent working order. Whether you own an actual store or a commercial office with a reception or lobby entryway, those large windows are the first thing clients and visitors see. Beautiful, clear windows offer a warm welcome…
HardieShingle – The Top Alternative to Cedar Shake for Cape Cod Homes
As an owner of an older Chicago home, you may be contending with some exterior challenges, such as siding deterioration, particularly if your home has cedar shake siding. While it might look pretty, cedar shake siding – also known as shingle siding – has many drawbacks. Not only is it flammable, but it requires regular…
10 Welcoming Holiday Updates to Freshen Your Front Door
Holiday season is here—and that means festive gatherings, gift-giving, visiting guests and family pop-overs are in full swing. So, decking out your front entrance to create a warm holiday welcome is a must. You’ll love the way your property looks, and you’ll get a noticeable boost to your curb appeal that impresses everyone. By the…
8 Brilliant Ways to Winterize Your Deck This Year
Chicago area snow and ice storms can really pack a wallop on your home’s outdoor living spaces. And before you know it, your gorgeous porch or deck can lose its luster and begin performing poorly—lowering your enjoyment and dampening your home’s value in the process. The best way to avoid these issues is to properly…
Elegant James Hardie Siding Preserves Your Victorian Home’s Charm
Chicago’s lovely historical homes are a superb regional treasure, and many homeowners naturally are drawn to investing in these gorgeous properties. They come with elegant looks, unique architectural style, and timeless appeal that is hard to beat. Yet these intricate homes require demanding exterior maintenance—especially when exposed to Chicago’s harsh weather. And their historic status…
9 Compelling Reasons to Replace Your Home’s Builder-Grade Windows
Having issues with your home’s windows? If your property was constructed recently, the problem may be due to a little-known issue among homeowners—inferior “builder-grade” windows. These features may look good at first glance, especially to the average home buyer. But they don’t give you the performance you deserve. As a result, your home can be…
How to Spot and Address a Damaged Commercial Roof
With Chicago’s constant changes in weather, sudden storms, and exposure to the elements, the roof of your commercial or multifamily building can really take a beating. Leaks can be costly to repair, create a loss of rental income, and put your property at risk of all sorts of problems. So, it’s essential to have professionals…
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