Roasting chestnuts over an open fire is a delightful holiday season tradition, but unless your flue has been inspected and cleaned, it’s not a very good idea. After all, a far less popular holiday pastime is running out into a winter night in your pajamas because your flue caught on fire. Flue fires account for about 46,000 home fires yearly, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Although most homeowners made it out in time, the property damage that can result is often massive. Some flue fires will go undetected and may smoulder for a long time, while others will quickly burn a house…
13 Best Ways to Add Value to Boost Your House Price
These home improvements will reward you financially, especially if you are looking to sell your home Finding the best ways to add value to your home is all important in 2021, with growing fears over house price drops since the global pandemic began. So, if you are thinking of selling up this year, which home improvements will bring you the greatest profits? We ask the experts. ‘All too often home sellers will look to improve their property ahead of a sale with the goal of recouping this cost and more with a higher sold price,’ advises Matthew Cooper, Founder & Managing…
Getting A New Roof In 2021? How Long Will It Last?
Nothing lasts forever and roofs are no different. Though there are roofs, like slate, concrete or tiles that can last a century or longer, most people don’t want or need to spend that kind of money on something that could possibly outlast the whole house. Fortunately, for the rest of us, there are a variety … …
5 Ways A New Roof Can Make 2021 A Great Year!
It’s a new year and by now most people have their resolutions in order and are working towards making 2021 the best year ever! If you’re a homeowner, a great way to start the new year off (and maybe take care of those less stress/save money resolutions) is to get a new roof! A new … …
The New Year Is Coming! Resolve To Get Your Roof In Shape For 2021!
With only a little over a day left in 2020, it’s almost time to not only take down and put away all the holiday decorations , but also to brush off the bad of the old year and make your resolutions for 2021! Studies show the top 3 resolutions are usually losing weight, getting organized … …
Get Ready For The New Year With A Roof Inspection
With the end of 2020 coming soon, now is a great time to ensure 2021 is a great year for your home by getting a roof inspection. You still have time to schedule your inspection now and avoid the after-holiday rush! Roofing issues, especially “smaller” ones like leaks, not only threaten your wallet but left … …
“Hidden” Roof Replacement Costs That Could Surprise You
Estimating the costs of a roof replacement isn’t easy. Every home is different and even the best roof contractors cannot account for every single contingency. Thus, it is inevitable that, sometimes, additional costs can be uncovered by your roof contractor, beyond their control, after work has begun. Especially with older homes, there are just too … …
Know The Warranties That Come With Your New Roof
Roof warranties, like the roofs they cover, come in all shapes and sizes. Varying from material to material, manufacturer to manufacturer and even roof contractor to roof contractor! Warranties are especially important because the investment for the consumer is big. Very big, involving thousands of dollars and expected to last decades (up to 40 years or … …
What Roof Materials Are The Most Energy Efficient?
In an area like Metro Atlanta, energy efficiency is key to keeping our homes comfortable all year round. From freezing nights one week to springlike days the next, keeping your home comfortable while controlling costs, can be a battle, especially if your home isn’t energy efficient. Your roof plays a large part in your home … …
Is Your Roof Ready For Winter?
Meteorologists are predicting this could be a particularly harsh winter for Georgia. The South has long been known for it’s milder winters but even we have our blizzards and extreme cold every 10 years or so. Ensuring your roof is ready for whatever nature can throw at it is critical, even more so if it … …