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Home Exteriors and Their Pros and Cons

Whether you are renovating your current home, or are looking to build your dream home, the type of exterior you choose for your home will determine the overall look and feel of the home, as well as...

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How to Choose the Right Shingles

Deciding that you want a new roof is just the first step to getting a new roof, but next comes deciding what kind of roof you want. Just as there are plenty of options for siding and windows, there are...

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Your Home Exterior and Home Security

When most people think of redoing their home’s exterior, they are doing it for looks, resale value, or maybe energy savings. There is another added benefit that a lot of people don’t think about, home...

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4 Types of Outdoor Lighting for Your Home

If you are looking for a way to increase your curb appeal while increasing your home’s security, there’s nothing better than exterior lighting. While most people only think of exterior lighting for the...

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DIY Roof Repair vs. Professional Repair

As a homeowner, you are always looking for a way to save a couple bucks on home improvement, especially when it comes to the costlier repairs like roofing. Attempting to DIY these expensive fixes is...

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Getting Ready to Winterize Your Roof

Fall is quickly approaching, and here in the Midwest, that means that winter is not far behind. While there are a lot of things to get ready for the winter, winterizing your roof is something that most...

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Exploring Alternative Roofing Materials

When it comes to roofing replacement and repair, everyone’s minds immediately jump to asphalt shingles. If you are looking into a new roof, it may be time to think outside the box. Alternative roofing...

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Winter and Your Roof

Living in the Midwest, we know how harsh winter can be, and winter is one of the toughest seasons on your roof. With winter comes freezing rain, snow, ice, and frigid temperatures, all of which can...

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What All Homeowners Need to Know About Their Roof

Nebraska’s weather can be extremely tough on your roof. Wind, rain, and snow take their toll every year, but it is important to stay on top of your roof’s health. It is recommended that you inspect...

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The Importance of Ridge Vents

One of the most critical factors in roof system durability is proper ventilation. Without it, heat and moisture build up in an attic area and combine to cause rafters and sheathing to rot, shingles to...

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Preparing your Commercial Roof for Snow and Ice

Is your roof ready for winter? Because ready or not, here it comes. We put a lot of emphasis on protecting your home’s roof, but when was the last time you’ve thought about your business’s roof? A lot...

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Why you Need to Insulate your Attic

Most people do not think twice about their attic, and nowadays most people don’t ever venture up into their attics. If you are like most people then you don’t actually know if your attic insulation is...

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6 Ways to Keep Your Home Safe During a Vacation

  Every so often, we get the luxury of escaping the stress of day-to-day life by taking a vacation. A getaway is supposed to be relaxing, so the last thing you want is to find yourself worrying about...

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Caring for Vinyl Siding

  Vinyl siding gives homes the look and charm of traditional wood without the related issues of rotting, splitting, etc., making it the most popular siding on option on the market today. However, it’s...

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Tips to Prepare Your Home for Spring

Here in the Midwest, we keep wondering if it will ever warm up. The good news is warmer temperatures will be here before we know it. Your home has been a warm refuge during these cold winter months,...

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How to Tell if Your Roof Sustained Water Damage

  Nebraska’s weather can be extremely tough on your roof. Wind, rain, and snow take their toll every year, but it is important to stay on top of your roof’s health. It is recommended that you inspect...

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The 6 Best Roofing Materials for Longevity

Composite Shingles Lifespan: 15-50 Years Even though composite shingles are the most popular roofing material, they last the least amount of time. They are the least expensive to purchase and install,...

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7 Benefits of Gutter Coverings

No one likes to get up on the ladder and clean their gutters, or pay someone to do it every year. By installing gutter coverings you can greatly reduce the amount of gutter maintenance required to...

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How to Clean Vinyl Siding

  Although low maintenance, vinyl siding still needs a bit of cleaning and care over time to remove built-up grime, mildew, and dirt, especially in warmer climates. But how does one go about cleaning...

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The Importance of Using a Roofing Professional

  Does your roof need to be replaced? If so, are you going to do it yourself, or hire a roofing professional? Before making your decision, there are several factors to consider. After all, fixing a...

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