Sticky Sliding Door Maintenance
Is your sliding door sticking, grinding, or generally difficult to open? This issue can often be resolved with relatively simple maintenance that homeowners can perform themselves. Sliding doors need to be maintained in order [...]
How to Fix Damaged Drywall
Drywall is the standard wall covering for homes built in the 2nd half of the 20th century and homes built in the 21st century. It is inexpensive and inexpensive to install. It is also [...]
Downspouts Terminating too Close to the Home
A common issue that we find, particularly in older homes, is downspouts that terminate next to a home’s foundation. When a home’s roof structure has a gutter system installed, the downspouts, which are integrated [...]
Roof Edge Flashing
Roof edge flashing is a component of the roof that should be incorporated into all installations with asphalt shingles and many other roof covering materials. The purpose of roof edge flashing is to direct [...]
Replace Your Air Filters – DIY
Routinely changing the filter for your heating and cooling system is one of the best ways to keep your home comfortable and healthy. However, proper filter maintenance is also essential for efficient operation and [...]
A Slippery Slope – Poor Grading
Water should drain away from a home. While simply said, not so easily done. Many lots are sloped up away from the home, what is called a negative grade, on at least one side. [...]