Read the controversial article that recently got me banned from writing in a magazine…
In this day and age, energy efficiency seems to be all the rage. Home and property owners, in general, are constantly getting bombarded with marketing initiatives aimed at getting them to do “something” related to improving the energy efficiency of their property. Whether it is changing out light bulbs, replacing doors & windows, installing […]
Buying a Home? What to Look For!!
What to look for When Buying a Home! Recently I had a friend reach out to me who was about to embark on the mission of buying a new home. She wanted to know of some things from a contractor perspective that she should be looking for when on her search. Here is […]
Avoiding a Cabinet Painting Debacle!!
Recently I heard a story of a newlywed couple that wanted to freshen up the look of their kitchen. They thought an easy way to do this would be to paint their kitchen cabinets. What sounded like a good idea at the time, quickly developed into a nightmare. The couple went down to […]
Bulkheads?
Bulkheads? What are they anyway? Great question!! Bulkheads are the set of doors that lead to the basement of a building (most often located on the rear or one of the sides of the building). Sometimes people refer to them as “Cellar Doors” or “Basement Doors”. Typically they are made out of metal. There are […]
Insect Damage!!!
Insect Damage!!! Perhaps one of the most destructive situations someone can have happening around their home…and not even know it!!! – insect damage can be quite the disaster. We see so many instances where Clients have insects – termites, carpenter ants, etc. – chomping away at the wood on their home and they don’t […]
Exterior Spring Maintenance Hints!
As Winter gradually works its way out and temperatures begin to rise, many New Englanders participate in the unofficial annual tradition of taking a look at the outside of their property to inspect for any damage that has occurred over the last several months. What exactly should we all be looking for? […]
Is Vinyl REALLY Final?
A good number of people that own their own home (…and/or commercial property for that matter…) would very much prefer absolutely NO maintenance whatsoever to its exterior. They could care less of the potential aesthetic beauty that often comes along with painted surfaces, they care more about the almost certain hassle of having to […]
Washing Your Windows…
Now that our Spring weather has FINALLY started to warm up, many people are opening up (and keeping open!) their windows for the first time in months! As our windows open and stay open more consistently, it is a great time to take note of their condition to make sure that we are fully able to enjoy having the […]
Powerwashing the Exterior of Your Home or Business!!
Maybe you have heard of the term “Powerwashing” before, maybe you have not. Powerwashing is essentially utilizing a machine to wash whatever it is you are attempting to wash (the outside of a building, walkways, etc.) that allows one to use varying degrees of pressure to help in accomplishing the task. There are all types […]
What is the BEST way to maintain the Gutters on my home?
Believe it or not, Spring is ACTUALLY here!!! This time of year as our gardens & yards begin to take shape, it is important to pay attention to those wonderful gutter systems that a good number of fellow New Englanders have on their home. Gutters systems are great tools for funneling away water as it […]
