An important yet often overlooked spring cleaning task for the exterior of your home is inspecting your gutter system for the upcoming seasons and their elements and making sure it is in proper working order. A properly functioning gutter system protects your home’s roof, walls, foundation, and landscape from water damage. Water can back upContinue reading “Your Gutter Spring Cleaning Checklist”
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Your Roof Spring Cleaning Checklist
Cleaning and examining your roof is necessary for your home’s exterior maintenance and should be done each year. The elements, especially in the fall and winter months, can take a toll on your roof, exterior walls, and gutters. Still, with regular maintenance, you can help extend the lifespan of your roof by following this checklist.Continue reading “Your Roof Spring Cleaning Checklist”
Best Type of Siding for Minnesota’s Climate
As the U.S. has many unique climactic qualities, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all option for siding. However, whether you live in the humid weather of Florida, the dry heat of Arizona, or below zero temps in Minnesota, there is an optimal siding option for your home. So, what is the best, most effective, and efficient sidingContinue reading “Best Type of Siding for Minnesota’s Climate”
Contractors Cannot Offer to Pay Your Deductible
In 2010, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law prohibiting residential building contractors and remodelers from offering to pay all or part of a homeowner’s insurance deductible or offer anything of value to convince a homeowner to enter into a contract (Minn. Stat. § 325E.66). The law has since changed, and the Construction Codes and LicensingContinue reading “Contractors Cannot Offer to Pay Your Deductible”
Spring Cleaning the Roof – 9 Point Checklist
Now that spring is here, it is time to get outside, start your exterior spring cleaning, and evaluate what the cold weather months may have done to your home. Cleaning your roof is an essential part of exterior maintenance and should be done each year. The elements, especially of the fall and winter months, canContinue reading “Spring Cleaning the Roof – 9 Point Checklist”
6 Common Spring Gutter Problems
When it comes to spring cleaning your house and yard, it is important to remember to add ‘clean gutters’ to your list. Since a properly functioning gutter system protects your home and its foundation from water damage, his chore is necessary for preparing for the coming seasons. Performing routine maintenance also helps prolong the lifeContinue reading “6 Common Spring Gutter Problems”
How Snow and Ice Impact Your Roof
Winter is here, and with it comes snow and ice that can cause severe damage to your roof. One of the best ways to help prevent the following damages is to perform self-inspections before and after the winter season. This includes winterizing your roof and preparing your gutters. In addition to these necessary preventive measures,Continue reading “How Snow and Ice Impact Your Roof”
6 Steps to Winterizing Your Roof
With winter almost basically here, all homeowners need to take precautions to help the longevity and condition of their roofs during the cold and snowy season. Inspect and Repair Yes, some roof damage can be seen from the ground level, but the best way to find and assess potential damage is by actually getting upContinue reading “6 Steps to Winterizing Your Roof”
5 Steps for Preparing Your Gutters for Fall
We have seen the last summer days, and fall is just around the corner. With the beautiful Minnesota fall colors comes colder temperatures and falling leaves that create more work for you in your home and yard. To prepare your home for the fall and winter elements, one crucial task is cleaning and inspecting yourContinue reading “5 Steps for Preparing Your Gutters for Fall”
What to Look for and Look Out for During a Storm Inspection
What to Look for and Look Out for During a Storm Inspection