Posts Tagged ‘diy’
Get Off That Couch and Go Clean Those Gutters!
July 30, 2012 | 
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The time to clean your gutters is now. Just 15 to 20 minutes of maintenance can help you side step extremely expensive home repairs down the line and protect your most precious material investment against the ravages of water damage, mold, structural instability, infestations, and so forth. Read the rest of this entry »
3 Ways to Waste Water This Summer – Guaranteed
Whether you're a Northern California landlord, a Bay Area homeowner or a local conservationist, you recognize the need to conserve basic resources – especially water – during the scorching summer months ahead.
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Tags: diy, going green, how to, how to conserve, save energy, save water, summer, summer 2012, tips, waste water | 
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4 Glaring Signs That It Might Be High Time for a New Roof
Here are 4 wildly obvious signs that would indicate that it’s about time that you got off that couch and called a professional: Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Other How To's & Tips, Roofing | Tags: attic, diy, do i need a new roof, leak, roof, tips | Comments Closed
Three Common Errors People Make When Choosing Skylights for their Homes
In this article, we explore three common mistakes people make when researching, designing, and executing their skylight projects. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Other How To's & Tips, Skylights | Tags: diy, home improvement, installation, remodeling, skylights, sun tubes | Comments Closed
Metal vs. Lightweight Roofing: Which is Better For Your Job?
Many advocates of these materials suggest that lighter weight roofing is more economical, environmentally friendly, easy to maintain, and aesthetically appealing. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Roofing | Tags: composite, diy, light weight roofing, metal roofing, shingles, steel roofing, which is better, wood | Comments Closed
How to Check Your Roof for Leaks before the Rainy Season
Whether you expect monsoon-like thunderstorms to drench your home, condominium, or business, or you expect relatively light rainfall but worry because you live in an older home, you want a systematic way to check your roof for leaks before all the action begins. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Roofing | Tags: bay area, diy, fix a leak, fix a roof, hayward, how to, how to find a leak, roof, roof leaks, roofing | Comments Closed
Three Big Concerns for Homeowners Who are Considering Re-Roofing
Whether you're about to embark on a major remodeling project that could take many months and require the services of multiple contractors; or you simply want to repair a roof that got damaged during a recent windstorm, you likely harbor worries about the process. Below, we discuss three of the biggest homeowner concerns:
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