Category Archive For "Exterior"
3 Ways to Save Money When Preparing to Sell Your Home
Putting your house on the market can be an expensive task, but it doesn’t have to be. From floors to walls, yards and more, here are three ways to save money when preparing to sell your home, along with the use of ServiceWhale. 1. Hire Fairly Priced Contractors Two of the biggest factors you might …
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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 …
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The Best Paints for Dirt and Mildew Resistance
The object of painting a house is to keep it looking its best. Unfortunately, over time, Mother Nature will have her way with the colors you have chosen for your home. Her primary tools in her war against your home: dirt and mildew. Both of these things can get onto paint and make it look …
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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 …
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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 …
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, …
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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 …
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Should You Hire a Pro to Paint Your Home’s Exterior, or DIY?
Barring unusual circumstances, your home is the biggest thing you own. Painting the entire structure all the way around could be a bigger project to take on than you may realize. Many people have defiantly attempted the project, only to discover about a fifth of the way through that the time, effort, money or level …
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How You Know It’s Time to Repaint Your House
A home’s exterior paint does a lot more than most people give it credit for. Similar to a person’s skin, it protects the vital structural components underneath. It also stretches and breathes to accommodate changes in weather conditions so that your home is protected all year round. At least, that is what paint is supposed …
When Is the Best Time to Install Your New Roof?
The timing of your roof replacement can have an effect on the cost of the project, how long it will take and, ultimately, the overall quality of the work done. While many people want to put the project off to avoid the sound of hammers during the day, realize that planning ahead rather than procrastinating …
