Although no one sees sheathing on a daily basis, it is difficult to overestimate its role. Any roof covered with asphalt shingles, slate tiles, cedar shakes, TPO and a mass of other materials requires sheathing, because...

In Illinois, where the climate is characterized by hot and humid summers and cold winters with heavy snowfall and ice storms, weather is a threat to the home that cannot be taken lightly. The first line...

Exterior renovation is sometimes necessary, especially when a particular component of the house fails, causing the risk of further failures. Sometimes, however, homeowners decide to perform exterior renovations just to increase the value of the property...

Wood siding is one of the most beautiful, but also most expensive types of siding. While the natural aging process of wood is unavoidable, and there will eventually come a time when it will be necessary...

18 Ways to Warm Your House In The This Freezing Weather Heating your home during the cold winter months costs more money and uses more energy than any other system in your house.  Energy Saver –...

15 Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Winter The more time you spend getting your home ready for winter, the more comfortable you and your family will be during the cold months and the less...

Tips To Keep Your House Cool During A Heat Wave Keep Your House Cool: Heat waves are a great excuse to soak up the sun and  enjoy the warm weather, but they can also be a...

6 Essential Tips for a Safe and Warm Winter Season The summer was warm and wonderful, but now it is a distant memory. The temperature is already dropping, the nights are getting longer and darker, and...

6 Fall Home Maintenance Tips For Chicagoland Customers Can you believe fall is just two weeks away? With summer in the rearview, it’s time to give your home a maintenance checkup and prepare it for the...

Learn About the Key Danger Signals of A Failing Roof Don’t get caught with sudden, costly repairs. Keep a close eye on your roof and learn how to spot problems before they severely impact your wallet...