Category Archive For "Exterior"
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5 Indicators Your New York Home Needs a Paint Update
One of the more common home improvement jobs that people put off too long is getting your house painted. It’s important to recognize when your home needs a new coat of paint and to tackle it before the damage gets too serious. Here are five indicators you should paint your home in New York, and …
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How to Choose a Contractor for Your Roof Replacement
The roof is kind of like the glue that holds your home together, so naturally, you wouldn’t want someone to do a poor job on it. A roof that is not installed correctly can be more prone to leaks and won’t last you as long as it should. When you follow these steps to hire …
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How New York Homeowners Can Estimate Slate Roofing Prices
Choosing a roof for your New York home is actually an extremely important decision as the roof protects your home from the elements. Slate is considered to be one of the best quality and longest lasting roofs on the market. If you own a New York home, these slate roofing prices can help you determine …
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How to Estimate the Cost of Painting a House in New York
Whether you’re looking to boost curb appeal, better portray your sense of taste and style or touch up a faded paint job, painting your house is a big job. It requires budgeting, time management, planning, tools and preparation. The best option is always to go with a qualified contractor like those offered through Service Whale. …
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Signs Your Philadelphia Home Needs a Roof Replacement
Winter has finally come, and in Philadelphia that means plenty of snow and ice. By the time spring arrives and your roof is finally safe from the elements, it may have suffered enough wear and tear to need repair or replacement. Here are some of the telltale signs that it’s time ditch your old roof …
Signs Your Roof Needs Repairs
Though roofs are built to last for around 20 years, they can still be susceptible to damage. By addressing issues that you notice with your roof, you could be saving your home from further damage and footing the bill for massive repairs. To protect your home from devastation, here are the common signs your roof …
4 Common Winter Roofing Issues
Philadelphia is no stranger to harsh, winter weather, and the cold can have a negative effect on your home, from top to bottom. As hard as you may try to protect your roof, blustery winds and inches of snow can take a toll on this part of your house. In preparation for the upcoming season, …
Preventative Fall Roof Maintenance Tips
Fall can be a beautiful but short-lived season, especially in colder areas like Philadelphia. Before the cold weather moves in for good, you should care for your home in preparation of the winter elements. Follow these preventative fall roof maintenance tips to keep the top of your house safe and secure all winter long. Your …
Questions to Ask Your Roofing Contractor About Ice Dam Repairs
We all know how brutal Philadelphia winters are. When it isn’t sleeting, it’s snowing. When it’s not snowing, it’s hailing. Luckily, staying indoors allows us to avoid most, if not all, of this weather. Your roof is not so lucky. It takes the brunt of all that nature throws at it. Usually, it does so …
Winterizing Your Home in Philadelphia
We all know that the winters here in Pennsylvania can be brutal, causing your utility bills to skyrocket and maybe even damage to your house. In order to best protect your home and family during these cold, winter months, there are precautionary steps you can take. Winterizing your home in Philadelphia can be an extensive …
