What Is A Flue?
A while back, I messaged one of our masons that we had a client who needed to have a flute on their chimney fixed. Thankfully, although it would have been the perfect opportunity to do a deep dive into chop-busting, our mason chose otherwise and was relatively tame with the snarky remarks that ensued and […]
Quick & Easy Interior Do-It-Yourself Projects
During the colder months of the year, particularly on the homestretch of Winter, it is understandably easy to get a bit antsy and wanting to do “something” productive around the home, especially when doing a project outside may not be the best option given the weather. Keeping in mind that everyone’s home situation, age of […]
Can Vinyl Siding Be Painted?
With a question that seems almost counterintuitive on the surface, we receive numerous calls every year asking if vinyl siding can be painted. If vinyl siding one’s home is meant to eliminate (or at least dramatically reduce) maintenance, then why would someone want to entertain painting it? There are actually many reasons why. One reason […]
Put Your Pride Aside – Fix The Leak!!!
Often I am called upon to help a homeowner figure out why something in their home is leaking and what can be done to properly fix it. I have been fortunate to build a career out of being somewhat of a ‘leak whisperer’ and be able to pinpoint one of the things that homeowners near […]
How I Prevent Mold On Bathroom Ceilings
The list of items that I have found of ‘things that get people concerned around the home’ reads almost like a frightful scroll of ‘heart-dropping-into-stomach’ moments… – The discovery of peeling paint – The discovery of an annoying leak which subsequently cannot seem to be properly sourced – The discovery of a broken pane of […]
What Are The Advantages Of A Slider Window And How Do You Properly Install One?
Slider windows – also known as sliding windows or gliding windows – offer several advantages that make them a popular choice for many homeowners. Here are some of the reasons why: Ease of Operation: Slider windows are easy to open and close. They operate on a horizontal sliding track, allowing you to simply slide one […]
How I Remove Ice From Walkways
Sometimes no matter how advanced technology gets, the best methods of approaching a particular task may never be able to be improved beyond the point where they are currently at. A great example of this is a story a brother-in-law of mine shared with me a while back. He is now retired Navy, but during […]
How To Pick The Correct Paint Sheen
Certainly, one of the more asked questions that I receive when I am having conversations about painting, whether interior or exterior, is what sheen of paint should be used when painting the surfaces that are being coated. While at the end of the day, the decision really is situational depending on who is viewing the […]
Why Snow Is Fool’s Gold
When I was growing up (by the way, I hate to sound like “that guy”…), as like many folks, our household was quite busy. Between multiple siblings, school, activities, work, etc. the day-in and day-out house environment was quite “lived-in”. With exhaustive schedules, the tidiness of the home was something that seemed like we were […]
Why Chimney Maintenance Is SO Important
When it comes to the Holiday Season, it should be obvious why chimney maintenance is so important. After all, if you have a heavier-set gentleman, in an enormous red & white suit, toting around large packages in a sack behind him, who – by any means necessary – is laser-focused on squeezing down your chimney, […]
