Why pressure wash your house before winter hits? Well, there are a few reasons you should pressure wash your house, even as the winter season approaches. Each tip listed below sheds some light on essential home maintenance and might help you solve any lingering issues your home may have. Keep Siding Clean We would
Mudjacking was invented back in the 1930s. That’s close to 100 years ago. Here are the main differences between concrete leveling foam and mudjacking. The mudjacking slurry is heavier than leveling foam – Mudjacking uses a combination of sand, cement, and other natural materials to create a mixture called a slurry. This slurry is very
1. Create out-of-the-way seating. Lounge seating is great for keeping guests comfortable and out of the way when you’re cooking, so consider adding a window seat or sofa. While many kitchens have bar stools, lounge seats are more comfortable, and lower seats are easier for elderly guests to use. Built-in seating can also include storage
Concerned about radon? A radon test is an inexpensive and simple way to bring you peace of mind – for both an existing home or a prospective purchase. Radon is an invisible and odourless radioactive gas that’s released from the ground thanks to radium (which comes from uranium). Radon build-up can occur in any
When you’re working on a large DIY project, you might end up with a lot of waste that won’t fit in your regular garbage bins. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a temporary dumpster rental to throw out the waste and have it hauled away? Here’s how to rent a dumpster, from determining the
Choosing the best coating for a particular roofing environment depends on a variety of factors such as roof type, age, weather conditions, environmental concerns, aesthetics, etc. Below, we take an in-depth look at some of the key strengths and weaknesses of today’s most common types of coating. Acrylic Acrylic roof coatings are among the most
Costs Less Roof replacement can be quite expensive. Depending on the type of roof you have, a full replacement can cost anywhere from $5 to $15 per sq. ft. A roof coating system (or roof restoration system), on the other hand, provides all the benefits of a new roof but for a fraction of the cost. Roof
If a tree branch crashes into your roof, and water pours through resulting cracks or holes, you know you have a major problem. More often, though, roofs sustain water damage in quieter, more subtle ways. Things like missing shingles, poor flashing or underlayment installation, or erosion as the result of roof algae, allow moisture
How long should you roof last? If you’ve done just a little digging into this question, you’ve probably come across the “25-30 year rule” for replacing your roof. That figure is used as a benchmark. Most residential roofs need replacing within that window. However, there are quite a few variables to consider and not
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