Home Improvement Savings in Howard County Owning a home doesn’t need to break your budget. Most people understand that owning a home is expensive. Mortgage payments, utilities, maintenance, and upkeep can really put a dent in your monthly budget. You don’t need to be a home improvement expert to save money if you’re aware of…
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Old, outdated windows allow your heat and air conditioning to fly, literally right out the window. If you’re going to heat and air condition your home, you may as well keep it inside your home. Energy-efficient windows are designed to prevent your heated or cooled air from escaping into the outside atmosphere. Energy-efficient windows are…
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What Is Vinyl Siding? Choosing the best siding for your home is one of the most important cosmetic and functional choices you’ll make as a homeowner. When people look at your house, the first thing they see is the siding. Vinyl siding is an insulating, low-maintenance, and inexpensive material for covering and protecting the sides…
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What Is a Shake? A shake is a wooden shingle made from split logs (California Redwood, Western Cedar, or Atlantic White Cedar). Unlike regular wooden shingles formed using a saw, cedar shakes are traditionally formed with an ax called a froe. The thickness and natural taper of a cedar shake can only be achieved using…
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What Time of Year Is Best for Window Replacement? Homeowners often wonder what time of year is best for replacing windows. As long as it isn’t raining or snowing, it’s a good day to replace old windows. It’s generally a good idea to schedule window replacement far in advance, but some companies are able to…
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Shelter from the Storm A house cannot feel like home without a good roof. The roof protects your home and everything in it. Roof replacement can feel like a daunting task, but the alternative is worse. Everything in life becomes more stressful when you’re worried about the roof over your head. Aging Roofs The lifespan…
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How Much Water Hits Your Roof Every Year? To calculate how much water slides off your roof every year, convert the area of your roof to inches. Then multiply the dimensions by the rainfall (Baltimore County gets around 40 inches of rain per year). Then divide by 231 to get the number of gallons. That’s…
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Maryland & Virginia Siding Replacement The purpose of siding is to protect and cover your home. Many owners of historic homes in Baltimore County have realized the benefits of new siding installation. The condition of a home’s siding offers insight into the internal quality of your home. A musty odor inside a house or apartment…
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Benefitting from energy-efficient windows means more than saving money on an electricity bill. Replacing windows with home improvement services protect your home, lower costs, and give you peace of mind. If you’re interested in lowering your heating bills and increasing your home’s energy efficiency, energy-efficient windows is the answer. Benefitting from Energy-Efficient Windows Look forward…
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A new roof is a big investment and it can make you wonder, “Do I need a new roof?” Roof repairs do extend the life of your roof, but at a certain point, it needs to be replaced. A roof is one of the most vital parts of a home. It protects a home’s structure…
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