Keeping Warm After Carpet Removal
There’s no doubt about it. Carpeting will make a room warmer and works as a great insulating material for your floors and home. However, many people prefer the look of hardwood floors and so it’s understandable that you may have wanted to make a change. Once carpet is removed, an uninsulated floor can account for […]
How To Fix Drafty Windows
When it comes to dealing with drafty windows, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s one of the top concerns from homeowners, especially as it becomes colder and colder here in Michigan. There are a few different reasons that you could be experiencing cold air entering your home. The windows may be old or improperly installed, […]
Why are my shingles lifting?
Great question! Before you begin to do any kind of replacement on your shingles, you need to determine what caused them to be vulnerable to the weather conditions in the first place so you can avoid the same issue in the future. While age plays a major role in shingle damage there are many more […]
What Are Those Dark Spots Around My Chimney?
Tom, Chimney stains are a common problem for homeowners. Stains can form both on the interior and exterior of the chimney. While you are seeing dark brown or black stains around your chimney, other homeowners may also notice white or light colored stains as well. These stains can be the sign of normal wear and […]
What are there signs that my hot water heater is about to die?
Hey Sue, Hot showers are a luxury we tend to take for granted until they are not available, due to a broken water heater. Nobody wants to wake up to a shower that will not heat up, it’s pure agony. This is a reality for many people as they take their water heater for granted […]
What is the best way for locating a roof leak?
Hey Sarah, Spring in Michigan means rain which means if you have any leaks in your roof, they will begin to make themselves known. The watermarks you notice appearing somewhere on your ceiling are a clear sign of a leak. However, because of insulation or other diversions, the source of the leak may be far away […]
Repairing a Door With Stripped Hinges
Sharon, Stripped hinge holes on door frames are a common occurrence. Especially when there are kids in the homes, I have two myself and I know they are not delicate when it comes to using handles. After years of stress, hinges can come right out of the wall! It can be frustrating, but it doesn’t […]