Your roof is not equivalent to the socks and underwear you buy at Kmart when the airline loses your luggage. You don't just scan the shelves for the cheapest option and with a shrug say, "These will hold me over." How bad can the cheapest socks be? They'll get the job done. Why splurge on…
Roofing
When it is time to install a new roof, homeowners tend to base their decision on the final cost. When seeking out the best value, you need to figure out how that final number is determined. First and foremost, when looking to replace your roof, you should choose a licensed and insured contractor. Ask around,…
Let’s debunk this myth from the get-go: A metal roof is no louder than a traditional shingle roof. I know what you’re imagining—it’s a brisk, fall day. The clouds are just starting to roll in, the wind is picking up. You’ve just finished raking the leaves in the front yard and with one glance at…
For most kids (and most adults reminiscing about their childhood), few things are cooler than an outlandish playhouse they can call their own. The bigger the better—with all the bells, whistles, nooks, and crannies one can dream of. Pulleys, secret passageways, fire-house poles, wrap-around porches, spiral staircases, rope bridges, bean bag chairs, mini-fridge full of…
You just got a brand new roof… And you couldn’t be happier. Protection from the elements lurking securely above your head in the form of state-of-the-art shingles and craftsmanship. You made the investment and you feel it’s a good one. Sure, it cost thousands of dollars. Sure, it’s not quite as exciting as a new…
We’ve all heard the truths: Bigger is better. Quantity is king. The more the merrier. And in our ever-populating world, it’s becoming harder and harder to carve out an adequate amount of space that is all ours. We need to be resourceful! And not just with furniture fengshui and organizational shelving. Many of us are…
In today’s world, robots are available on the market to vacuum your floors, mop, clean your pool and even clean your gutters. What thrills us is sitting back and relaxing as our cleaning is being done for us. And don’t we deserve a little break? Who would have thought that having a real-life Rosie Jetson…
Choices, choices. We love them, right? But they can be overwhelming. It’s no longer just skim, 1%, 2% or whole milk anymore—there’s soy and cashew and non-lactate, not to mention the countless varieties of almond milk (coconut, vanilla, dark chocolate, unsweetened…). The list goes on and on! But we need the milk for our bones…
Why are your shingles constantly blowing off after every storm? Why do entire sections flap around in the wind; they’re not supposed to do that! In today’s Roofing Specialist Friday, David Schulte, by way of Big Red – our workhorse truck, takes us on the roof to show homeowners what poor roofing installation looks like…
The high competition in the roofing industry at times forces contractors to propose deflated prices to clients in a bid to attract more customers. This could lead to usage of inadequate materials or unsatisfactory service delivery as a result of bad billing. In order to get the best value from your roof, it is important…