Have you pressure washed lately?

When was the last time you pressure washed your home? Pressure washing can be a pretty confusing task. If you pressure wash too often you could run the risk of damaging your siding, however if you wash too little it could cause the exterior to degrade, not to mention your home can look dirty and unkept. So how often should you pressure wash your home? Well the answer...

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The importance of hiring a licensed and insured contractor

Are you thinking about or have you hired a contractor to work on your home? If so is that contractor licensed and insured? You might think that just hiring any contractor will do. If this is the case you are very mistaken. It is extremely important that the contractor you hire is licensed and insured! Below we will discuss the importance of contractor insurance and...

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Adding curb appeal

Are you looking to upgrade the outside of your home or add some curb appeal without a complete remodel? If so check out these simple improvements: – Restore your front door. A new front door can look impressive, plus it might be able to pay for itself in added resale value. – Renew siding and trim. Although it can be expensive updating siding is one of the best ways to...

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Ground Fault vs. Arc Fault

The world of electricity can be quite confusing sometimes.  How do you know what breaker does what? What do all the abbreviations mean? Well today we will start taking some of the confusion out of it by discussing the difference between Ground fault and Arc fault breakers.   GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) was designed in order to protect both people and...

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Hardie siding pros and cons

Hardie board siding, created by James Hardie is the world leader in cement board siding. Some of the options include plank lap siding, shingle siding, panel vertical siding, trim boards, and much more. It’s usually advertised as low maintenance and long lasting, but how can you be sure it’s the right option for you? Below are the pros and cons to help you decide:  ...

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House site and erosion control

Do you have a damp basement, musty smells in your home or even mold or mildew on the walls? These are all indications of moisture getting into your home! The cause of this is likely poor drainage around your home allowing moisture to build up and remain in the soil around your foundation eventually working its way into your home. Fixing drainage problems around your home...

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