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in Roofing
The Pros and Cons of Patching vs. Replacing Your Roof
You’ve decided to get proactive about your roof maintenance, but you have also discovered something every homeowner dreads: damage to your Pennsylvania home’s roof. You’re not sure if you want to tackle a complete replacement. Is it better to patch it, or will that cost you more in the long run? Read about the pros …
How Your HVAC System Can Help with Allergies
With the weather starting to warm up and flowers on the verge of blooming, it means that spring is almost here. What it also means, however, is that it is also almost the start of allergy season. Red eyes, a runny nose and sneezing are all in the cards as allergens start to make their …
in Roofing
The Benefits of Roof Coating
A good roof is one of the most important investments that a homeowner can make, and as such, many homeowners want their investment to last as long as possible. Unfortunately, roofs atop New York homes are susceptible to all sorts of wear and tear, primarily from the elements. What’s a homeowner to do? Well, luckily, …
in Flooring
Linoleum vs Vinyl Flooring
Springtime renovation season is here, and next to kitchens, bathrooms and repainting, installing new flooring in homes is one of the most popular projects to tackle. Many people are ready to tear up that old carpet and replace it with something new. In rooms where there will be a lot of moisture, two popular choices …
in Bathroom
How to Choose the Perfect Countertop for Your New Bathroom
Whether you are new to New York City or simply planning to renovate your apartment, creating your dream home can be a long (although ultimately rewarding) process. Despite being some of the smallest rooms in your home, bathrooms are often the trickiest spaces to remodel. When remodeling your bathroom, there’s a lot of factors to …
The Importance of Changing Your Filters
When many homeowners hear the phrase “furnace maintenance,” they blanch at the idea of messing with something so complex that keeps their house warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The truth is, if you want to make your HVAC professional’s job easier (and save yourself money), there are basic maintenance tasks you …
in Flooring
FAQ’s About Laminate Flooring
When the time comes to put a new floor in your home, there are many options available. People love the look and feel of hardwood floors, but they can be expensive and time-consuming to install; they may not hold up well to heavy use and abuse, especially if you’ve got a large family. If you’re …
in Painting
Latex vs. Oil Paint
Painting the interior of your home is one of the most beneficial home improvement projects that you can undertake. Not only will it make your home look completely new, but it is also relatively inexpensive. But there is one question many homeowners are faced with when beginning an interior painting project: should I use latex …
in Plumbing
Plumbing Damage to Look Out for When Purchasing a Historic Home
There is a number of beautiful historic homes in the New York area, any of which would make the perfect family home. However, it’s important to be aware of potential problems with older homes before you buy. After all, you don’t want to be unpleasantly surprised when you are ready to move in—or after you …
in Roofing
Four Factors That Can Endanger Your Roof
Roof damage is a huge problem, especially in an area of the country that experiences extremes of weather from frigid winters with high, icy winds to hot, dry summers following rainy springtime. There are tons of things that can contribute to damaging your roof, and controlling these factors goes a long way towards limiting the …
