Most homeowners do not spend a lot of time thinking about their gutters but they should. The number one cause of basement water problems is clogged gutters. That may seem counterintuitive but it really is not. Roof water can overflow if the gutters are clogged. It will then accumulate around the foundation where it can…
Month: June 2016
Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Investing in a Vacation Rental
Are you interested in Outer Banks homes for sale as a vacation home and to generate some income while you are in it? The beauty and atmosphere of North Carolina beach towns make it an appealing place to visit, for both you and potential renters. If you are looking at Outer Banks homes for sale…
How A Few Small Changes Can Turn Your Plumbing Issues Around
Plumbing problems can be one of the most pressing issues of concern for homeowners. For one thing, a plumbing problem can produce symptoms that range from annoying to disgusting. The fact is that nobody wants to deal with them, at any point in time. The second issue is that a plumbing problem often puts the…
Looking to Replace Your Roof? Here Are the Five Most Popular Roofing Materials
Knowing when to replace your roof can be a tough call, but once you’ve made the decision to invest in roof repair, you have more decisions to make. The most important of these decisions may just be what material your new roof will be made of. In a world of possibilities, some roofing materials are…
Renting Heavy Equipment Is a Money Saving Decision for Many Construction Companies
From cranes to excavators, a construction firm must purchase many pieces of heavy equipment during the course of their business life. If you recently started your construction firm, crane and excavator rentals might provide a budget-friendly way of obtaining the equipment you need. Heavy equipment acquisition offers three options – purchase, renting, and rent to…
Electrical Tips All Homeowners Should Know
Most homeowners do not spend a lot of time thinking about their home’s electrical system. That can be a mistake as electrical fires are very costly. Each year, they cause $1.5 billion in property damage. There were nearly 47,000 home structure fires in the United States that were connected to some kind of electrical problem…
Energy Saving Tips From Your Furnace Repair Service
Now that summer”s nearly here, it’s time for a quick inspection of home air conditioning systems, to make sure that they’re working right. If any repairs are needed, the company that provides your furnace repair service will be able to do those as well. In fact heating and cooling systems use the same system of…
4 Roofing Tips We All Could Use
What homeowner really wants to think about roof maintenance? Few, if any. More than 70% of current homeowners report that they would prefer roofing made from materials that do not need a lot of maintenance or any maintenance at all. When asked further, 88% of homeowners say that the number one thing they look for…