Category: Homeowners
- Written by: Jacob Brandstetter
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- Categories: Chimneys, Homeowners
Since chimney maintenance keeps your chimney in good working order, which ensures the unit can be used safely, it should be performed every year before you begin using the chimney for the season. Use this maintenance checklist to keep your chimney safe. Check the damper The damper regulates the flow of air in your chimney. … Read more
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- Categories: Homeowners, Siding
Vinyl siding is one of the most common options for home siding, and while it can be a convenient choice, it’s not without flaws. Explore the pros and cons of vinyl siding, which is made from a plastic resin, to determine if it’s the right choice for your home. Pros of Vinyl Siding Vinyl siding … Read more
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- Categories: Homeowners, Skylights
Skylights brighten your home by allowing more natural light to come in, but sometimes the level of light can be too intense. During winter months, chilly air can leak in through the skylight while in the summertime, the extra heat can be unwanted. Skylight covering options provide the best of both worlds by allowing you … Read more
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- Categories: Homeowners, Siding
Your home’s siding protects your home, but it also bestows curb appeal. When thinking about a siding replacement project, find out what types of siding work well in the Cincinnati area and how each type of siding affects curb appeal. Wood Traditional wood siding is a classic option, but it requires routine maintenance and has … Read more
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- Categories: Homeowners
If your house is not adequately insulated, you’ll feel the chilly winter weather as well as the pain of higher heating bills. Find out techniques you can use to insulate your home so you save money and feel comfortable this winter. Weatherstrip Doors Air often leaks in under doors, creating drafts. Weatherstripping creates a tighter … Read more
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- Categories: Homeowners, Skylights
While skylights will increase the level of light in your home, they can lead to heat loss in wintertime. Learn how to reduce or prevent heat loss from skylights to conserve energy this winter. Skylight Selection Existing skylights probably suffer from energy loss, but the newest generation of skylights is more efficient. Replacing old skylights … Read more
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- Categories: Homeowners, Roofing
Cincinnati winter weather is unpleasant at times and it can also be dangerous — not only to you, as you walk or drive through town, but to your roof. Learn how wind, ice, and snow affect your roof and ways to protect your roof from damage caused by harsh winter weather. Snow Over the course … Read more
- Written by: Jacob Brandstetter
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- Categories: Homeowners, Roofing
A roof replacement is a major home improvement. By taking time to prepare your home (and yourself) in advance, you can reduce stress while making sure the roofing technicians have everything they need to do the job efficiently. Use these three tips to prepare for a roof replacement. 1. Get your yard ready Roofers will … Read more
- Written by: Jacob Brandstetter
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- Categories: Homeowners
Smart homeowners know that putting money in their home returns money by boosting the value of the home — by as much as 30 percent. Here are ways to add value to your home. Invest in Landscaping Curb appeal is still king, and when your home is landscaped nicely it will impress visitors. Update Kitchens … Read more