Puppy-Proofing Your Home
If you are about to bring home a puppy or recently got one, have you completed puppy-proofing your home? You need to make sure that your puppy is not able to get into anything harmful. Puppies are super curious, and they don’t know what is good or bad for them. For...
Clay Tile Roofs
There's a type of roofing material that's been around for hundreds of years and has never gone out of style. Clay tile roofs are a popular, good-looking, durable feature that many homeowners have spent a lot of time and money investing in. Even though clay tile roofs...
Keeping Things Safe From Your Grill
Keeping your home and property safe is probably not on the top of your mind when you're firing up the grill in your backyard. It's true that in most cases, your grill may not cause a catastrophic safety incident, but there are still a few things that are good to keep...
Going Tankless
For most homeowners, the idea of a water heater conjures thoughts of a giant tank sitting seemingly idly in the basement, just waiting to act up and fall apart, creating a headache for the homeowner to deal with. However, there are water heaters that can work out to...
Are Cool Roofs a Good Idea?
Cool roof technology can be a great option for many homeowners who need to invest in a new or replacement roof. A cool roof is one that is specifically designed to reflect sunlight or absorb less heat than other roofs. Usually, this means the roof has a very...
Will Your Deck Keep Standing?
Having a deck or a porch can be an extremely pleasant experience, and can add value to your home. If you're thinking about adding a deck to your home, either as an addition or as a feature of new construction, it's critical to consider the structural support needs...
Check Out Your Trees
Trees can be a very important part of a homeowner's property. They provide curb appeal, shade in the summer heat, precious fresh air, and kids love to play on them. Of course, these are just a few of their many virtues. However, trees can also be serious hazards to...
Making Good Impressions
When you first met your significant other, what is it that attracted you to them? Whether we like to admit it or not, physical appearance is often the first thing that catches our eye - it's just the way we are. The same principle holds true when it comes to a...
An Explanation of Occupancy Load Limits
Throughout the United States, property owners are legally required to comply with their building's occupancy load limit. If you are a property owner, it would be a good idea to make sure that you're familiar with the occupancy load limit for your building. In short,...
Are You Ready For Winter?
Although many states are experiencing record-breaking levels of snowfall and cold temperatures, here in New York, we've been experiencing significantly warmer weather than is typical for this time of year. Because of that, homeowners have had more time than usual to...