Roof icicles are some of the most unsuspecting home hazards in the winter time. What may look like a beautiful cascade of frozen water off your roof top is actually a dangerous and potentially fatal set of sharp, dense ice shards. In order to protect yourself and your guests from icicle accidents in the future, …
Some of the most dangerous and underestimated winter safety issues in America are ice dams. These are essentially large pools of ice that build up on a roofline and eventually come crashing to the ground. Ice dams are destructive, dangerous, and quite costly to repair, but there are some things you can do to avoid …
Ice damage is a fairly common occurrence in Michigan, to the point that most homeowners just expect it to happen at some point in time. If you are worried about ice damage on your roof, there are some things you can do to prevent the ice building and reduce the likelihood of extensive damage. The …
In order to protect your roof in the winter, you need to make sure to remove the snow that starts to pile up on it. This snow creates a lot of weight and moisture on the top of the roof that can eventually lead to a collapse. Snow covered roofs may also result in mini-avalanches, …
Fall is an important time for roof maintenance because it protects your home from heavy winter ice and snow. If your roof is damaged and in need of repair, now is the time to get it taken care of. In order to ensure that your roof has the longest lifespan possible, check out these five …
Investing in new siding for your home is a great way to improve your curb appeal and better protect your property. Some siding is pricier than others, but that does not mean that you have to settle for a material you do not want. You can combine different types of siding materials together to save …
Fall is here and ready to flood your yard, roof, and gutters with beautifully colored leaves. No matter how pretty they are to look at though, leaves are a total pain to clean out of guttering systems. While it is important to clean your gutters before and after autumn, there are some things you can …
Most people see fall as a time with beautiful trees and perfect temperatures, but homeowners also know it as a time of never-ending leaf piles. Before we get too far into fall, it’s important for you to clean out your gutters. That way, when the leaves start pouring into your gutters, you have a clean …
Most people only clean their gutters because they are tired of seeing trees growing from their roofs. While this is certainly a reason to pull out the debris, there are other motivations you may want to keep in mind. Not cleaning your gutters can lead to a variety of damages you might not even notice …
The summer can be a great time to go outdoors and renew that tan you had last year. The only downside to the gorgeous sun that comes out this time of year is the fact that it comes with a lot of unwanted heat as well. If you want to get all the perks of …