Category Archive For "Benefits"
Tips For Maintaining a Flat Roof
Although most homeowners are not aware of it, not every type of roof works for every building. Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of common types of roofs can save you wasted time and money from installation and frequent repairs. Before you decide on the right type of roof for your home, it’s important to examine …
How to Build a Green Roof System
In recent years, one of the hottest trends for homeowners across the country is constructing green roofs. A green roof provides many benefits both to you as a homeowner and to the surrounding environment. Properly built, a green roof protects your home from outside forces, and functions as a great insulator for your house. Green …
Benefits of Installing Laminate Flooring
If you’re try to decide on the best flooring option for your home, there’s almost no better material than laminate. Laminate floors are a great option for homeowners like you who are interested in the look of hardwood flooring without the heavy price tag; not to mention the fact that laminate flooring is quick to install …
ServiceWhale: Your New Alternative to Angie’s List
Tired of paying to see reviews? Looking for an alternative to Angie’s List? You’re not alone. As the new kid on the online home improvement block, we are often asked “How are you different from Angie’s List” or “So, you’re just like Angie’s List, right?”. ServiceWhale and Angie’s List both help homeowners and contractors connect …
Is Your Home Improvement Business Ready for Millennials?
Before you answer, you might want to find out some of the interesting generational trends connected to this influential demographic. While there are many generalizations made about the young adults in their 20s and 30s, I want to focus specifically on their size, shopping and spending habits, and buying power. Why should you care? Simply …
THE VALUE OF RETAINING CUSTOMERS
As a business owner, do you know the value of a lifetime customer? Did you know that businesses with a higher repeat customer ratio generate more revenue than those with lower numbers? What’s that? You already know this? Outstanding, then you’re halfway there. Whether your business is apparel, auto parts, or home improvement, the formula …
The Euphoria of a Great Deal
You’ve spend hours and hours researching, looked everywhere and then eureka – you found it. A great deal! There’s no denying it, getting something for a good price makes you feel like you’ve conquered the world. You’re ecstatic and anxious to share your success with your family and friends. Heck, you might even shout it …
Why Home Improvement Contractors are Migrating to ServiceWhale
Why does any living thing migrate? The answer is fairly simple, when an environment becomes less attractive, animals will relocate to a more hospitable location. It’s a journey driven by a need for resources. Whether that animal is a mammal, a fish, a reptile or a human, they will respond to signs that tell them …
New Homeownership & Home Repairs are on the Rise in 2016
Finally some good news when it comes to home sales and home improvement! I just read an article from the National Association of Home Builders which predicted that we will see a gradual rise in new homeownership for the coming year. The article, Housing Recovery to Pick Up Steam in 2016…, also forecasts an increase …
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Shopping for home improvement on ServiceWhale is as easy as buying a pair of sneakers online! Give it a try – it’s FREE!