You did everything right: you kept storm supplies stocked and on hand, you watched the forecast diligently, and you even trimmed the low-hanging branches around your home. Still, no storms blew in your way. The storm season remained, well, quiet. Consequently, you may find yourself wondering,...
“Quality shingles act as a protective barrier to your property, help keep your home adequately insulated and potentially increase your home’s overall value,” HomeAdvisor explains. But is it only shingles, or should you take other materials into consideration? And if so, which materials? When it comes to...
When we’re at home, we may not stop to think and look up very often. But when we do, we certainly don’t want to see something wrong with our home. So what do you do if, upon first glance, some (but not all) of your shingles...
So you’ve packed your flashlight, radio, extra batteries, and a bevy of canned goods. You’ve even bought new plywood for your windows and planned your evacuation routes. But wait, aren’t you forgetting something? After all, you may be ready for hurricane season… but is your roof? If...
While you may be familiar with various roofing components and layers, you may not have a full grasp as to how they’re important. Particularly when it comes to your roof’s flashing, for example, you may know that it offers you enhanced protection — but did you...
When you imagine your roof, it’s easy to think about it superficially; that is, you might imagine the shingles, clay tiles, or other such components that can always be viewed from the curb. Of course, there’s more to your roof than meets the eye; namely, the...
For many homeowners, roof repair is usually done when the roof is already showing signs of trouble. While there’s technically nothing wrong with it, this is a short-term solution to a more long-term problem. There are some roof problems that need immediate attention. Roof Leaks Can...
While the roof serves as the main line of defense against the harmful elements, many homeowners pay little attention to it. This is a mistake you need to avoid because waiting to fix it until an emergency takes place can be risky and expensive. If...
Ken and Jared help troubleshoot In The House listener, Nile’s electrical problem. Nile recently moved into a house with faulty wall switches that are supposed to control the combo ceiling fan and lights. Nile:I just got this house and in all three bedrooms I have to...
Drip. Drip. Drip. It is never good when water pours through your ceiling, and it is always unpleasant listening to the constant drip of water hitting a bucket on the floor. Sometimes, many homeowners fail to look in the most susceptible areas for roof leaks. Left unchecked,...
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