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5 Top Signs Your Siding May Need to be Replaced Your home’s siding is like its skin – It protects the delicate interior structure from the harsh outdoor conditions. Because your siding takes a beating from the elements, it can show signs of wear and tear if it’s old or if it hasn’t been properly maintained. Eventually, all siding needs to be replaced to keep the rest of your home protected. If you think your siding may need to be replaced, check out our professional siding replacement services. Following are the top 5 signs your home’s siding needs to be replaced: You Have High Heating & Cooling Bills If you’ve noticed the slow creeping up of your heating and cooling bills, and rising energy prices aren’t the culprit, your siding could be to blame. Over time, siding can shift or develop spaces that cause air from the outdoors to leak in and...

Kitchen Remodeling Many homeowners want to know how to increase the value of their home, and although there are many ways to accomplish this, we always recommend that our clients first consider remodeling their kitchen. It is not uncommon for customers to grossly overestimate how much it costs to remodel a kitchen or misjudge how long the kitchen remodeling process takes. While everyone has a different budget, Kitchen remodels are hands down the best bang for the buck when it comes to adding value! Below we have provided some key elements to consider to increase the value of your home with a kitchen remodel. Appliances When choosing your appliances, it isn't just about the look that will grab the attention of your buyers, and ultimately increase the value of your home. An appraiser and a real estate agent will evaluate the capacity, energy use and efficiency of your kitchen appliances. Additionally, if you...

Overview: The weak deck problem and solutions If you’ve thought to yourself maybe it’s time to check the deck, then it’s time. A well-built deck will last for decades. But a deck that’s rotting or missing fasteners, or that moves when you walk on it, may be dangerous. Decks built by inexperienced do-it-yourselfers, not inspected when they were built, or more than 15 years old (building codes were different back then!) are susceptible to serious problems. Every year, people are severely injured, even killed, when decks like these fall down. This has usually happened during parties when the deck was filled with guests. Now...

How High Up To Mount Your TV On The Wall When it comes to mounting your TV, many people are often lost on where they should mount it exactly. A professional TV mounting service will have many suggestions and opinions when it comes to mounting a TV as they know the perfect place and height of where it should be. When people are ready to mount a TV, they often don’t consider height until it is time to do the job! Then they are left wondering how high up the TV should be so that they can use and see it, both properly and safely. We've put together a quick guide below to be a reference the next time you are hanging a television. Keep in mind, this is just a reference. When hanging televisions in rooms such as a bedroom, you may want to raise the TV for best viewing while...

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