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Copper Gutters: What to Know Before You Invest
Upgrading your home’s exterior can be exciting. Adding a custom front door, enhancing landscapes, and picking new paint colors are a few upgrades that homeowners really enjoy. But what about gutters? When it comes to exciting upgrades, gutters may not be the first...
Spring Home Upgrades: Why You Should Consider a Window Replacement
Spring has a way of making everything feel fresh again. The weather warms up, the days get longer, and suddenly all those home projects you’ve been putting off start coming back to mind. Maybe it’s cleaning up the yard. Maybe it’s repainting a room. Maybe it’s...
How to Prepare Your Home for a Window Installation Project
Getting new windows installed is an exciting upgrade. You’re improving your home’s comfort, energy efficiency, and overall look, all in one project. But before installation day arrives, there’s one thing that can make a big difference in how smoothly everything goes:...
Installing Metal Roofing Over Shingles: Why This Is a BAD Idea
It’s happening, you have found yourself in a situation most every homeowner eventually faces: your roof needs to be replaced! There are granules in the gutters, curling shingles scattered about, and a small leak has just developed in the bathroom ceiling. It’s time to...
Inside a 21-Point Roof Inspection: What’s Checked and Why
Did you know that the average American spends approximately three-quarters of their lives indoors?! That makes a reliable roof one of the most important protections for our safety, health, and comfort. Sadly, many homeowners overlook the importance of their roof and...
The Dangers of Negative Grading (and What to Do About It)
Negative grading is one of those things most homeowners have never heard of. If they have, they probably didn’t realize the harm it could cause until it started resulting in real damage. The truth is, problems with water drainage aren’t always caused by issues at the...
How New Windows Improve Home Value (What Buyers Actually Look For)
If you’re thinking about upgrading your windows, you’ve probably asked yourself one big question: “Will this actually increase my home’s value?” The short answer is yes, but not always in the way most homeowners expect. New windows don’t just boost resale value on...
Top 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Window Installer
Replacing your windows is one of those upgrades that can completely change how your home looks, feels, and performs. Better insulation, improved curb appeal, lower energy bills, it’s a big win when it’s done right. But here’s the thing, most homeowners don’t realize...
The Roof-Gutter Connection: How Roof Condition Impacts Gutter Installation
As our days warm, the snow begins to melt, and we see the first hints of buds on the cherry trees, homeowners in Traverse City begin to dream of spring and the transforming countryside. As we anticipate the renewal of our landscape, we must also consider the coming...