Entries Written By ServiceWhale
in Roofing
Preparing Your Roof for the Rainy Season
As summer comes to an end and temperatures start dropping, it’s important to make the necessary steps to prepare your roof for the rainy season. Waiting too long to prepare your roof for Philadelphia’s rain and snow can result in extra stress and costs. Luckily, Service Whale is here to help you find the perfect …
Featured Homeowner: Rabbi Levi Recaps His ServiceWhale Experience
Our featured homeowner of the week is Rabbi Levi Haskelevich. Rabbi Levi was kind enough to give us some insight on how ServiceWhale was able to find him a great deal on a fairly complex roofing issue. Q: What was the particular issue with your roof? A: I have a fairly large front porch …
Featured Contractor: Andrey from Mid-Atlantic Roofing & Siding Talks ServiceWhale
This week, Andrey Yakimenko, owner and operator of Mid Atlantic Roofing & Siding in Feasterville, PA, gives us some insight on his experience using ServiceWhale as a contractor. Q: What has your experience been as a roofing contractor throughout your career? A: I’ve been working in all facets of home improvement for over 22 …
in Exterior
The Benefits of Repainting Your Home’s Exterior
A home’s exterior paint does a whole lot more than simply look pretty. It essentially acts as a barrier that protects your home from the elements and prevents materials from rotting faster than they would have done if left unpainted. For this reason, homeowners are encouraged to repaint their homes at least once every 7 …
Benefits of Repainting Your Home’s Interior
Never underestimate the transformative power of a new coat of paint. Just a day or two’s worth of work can revitalize a room and take off years worth of buildup and staining at the same time. This capability is so widely-recognized that when people ask how to improve their home before a sale, the most …
in Painting
Ideas and Tips for Saving Money When You Paint Your Home
Painting your home is often an affordable way to change the look of something or renew its lifespan. Even still, some projects can become expensive over time without the proper considerations or planning. Otherwise what was supposed to be a simple weekend task can balloon into a costly project. To help you keep costs and …
in Exterior
Important Tips to Consider When Painting a House Exterior
Repainting your home is no easy task, but it will protect the surface for years to come and reinvigorate its curb appeal in ways that cannot be overstated. The key is to avoid common mistakes that can halt your progress or render your efforts almost completely in vain. Professionals will have years of experience to …
in Painting
Why You Want a Pro to Paint Your Room
Painting is definitely one of the most feasible jobs for a homeowner to do themselves, given the lack of expensive tools or materials needed, but that fact does not always mean that DIY is a good idea. Some projects are better left to the pros, especially if you have a home with a high market …
Inspecting Your Roof to Get Ahead of Problems
The roof is one of the most important parts of your house. It keeps you cool in the summer and keeps the cold Eastern Pennsylvania snows out of your living room. That is why you want to make sure that you take the best care of it that you can. If a roof has issues, …
in Roofing
All You Need to Know about Roofing Materials
The roof is one of the most important parts of your home. Especially in the Philadelphia area, where it is the barrier between you and the rain, snow and whatever else eastern Pennsylvania weather has to throw at you. Because of this you need to make sure your roof is in top shape. What should …
