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If you’re like me, you stopped using the front door to enter and exit your home long ago. In fact, many homeowners rely on their garage doors as the primary way to enter and exit their homes. It’s just easier – you’re usually going to or from your car anyway. But what you may not know is that the garage door is often the route that burglars take to get into your home as well. Luckily, you can make your garage door more secure. I started this blog to share my tips for garage door security and maintenance, as well as the things that you need to know when choosing a new garage door. Don’t forget to check out all the ways you can customize your garage door opener to make it more secure and more suited for your lifestyle.

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2 Ways That A Tree Service Can Protect Your Property

2 November 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

One of the most important services to utilize as a homeowner is a tree service, mostly because of the various ways in which they can help you protect your property and family. Listed below are two ways that a tree service can help keep your property safe. Treat Dying Trees One of the most common jobs that a tree service can perform is to treat dying or weakened trees. In many cases, you will be able to tell that one of your trees is diseased or infested by pests if you notice holes appearing in the trunk, limbs that consistently do not have leaves, or early shedding of leaves. Read More 

Keeping Your Crawl Space Pest-Free with Encapsulation

18 October 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Articles

Unbeknownst to you, your crawl space makes for a rather attractive place for rodents and other pests to hang out in. And like bad house guests, pests can leave behind a number of rather unpleasant things, including fecal droppings that can trigger allergic reactions, chewed up wiring that could create a fire hazard, and missing bits and pieces of insulation. Encapsulating your crawl space is one effective way of nipping your pest problem in the bud, especially when it is used in conjunction with other pest-control measures. Read More 

Is Moss Damaging Your Roof?

11 August 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Articles

Have you noticed green growth on your roof, probably occurring mostly in the spaces between your shingles? What you're seeing is probably moss growth. Moss-covered roofs are often depicted in fiction as charming and attractive. Moss can resemble soft green carpeting, and from a distance, it really can look like a decorative addition to a building. However, when the moss is growing on the roof over your head, it's less of an accessory and more of a nuisance. Read More 

How To Repaint Your Kitchen Cabinets

2 August 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

If you want to upgrade your kitchen, the first thing you should probably look at is the cabinet system. Most kitchen cabinets endure more wear and tear than cabinets in other rooms. Children are constantly opening and slamming the doors with dirty hands. There is also a lot of grease in the air from normal cooking that can wear down the wood finish. This is why, it is often necessary to restain your kitchen cabinets. Read More 

Choosing Between Single, Double And Triple Pane Windows

14 July 2016
 Categories: Construction & Contractors, Articles

There are plenty of choices on the replacement window market, which makes it tough for the average homeowner to decide which windows are right for their home. Being confronted with a choice between single, double and triple pane windows can be difficult for those who don't understand the benefits and drawbacks among the three. Fortunately, the following guide can help you decide between these three window types. Single Pane Windows Read More