Are your windows doing a good job at keeping your home comfortable? As we approach the fall season it is important to make sure your windows are ready for the cooler weather. If you struggle with keeping your home warm and cozy in the cooler months because of drafty windows, it may be time to consider…
Do you have an older home that isn’t quite as comfortable or as energy efficient as it once was? If you’ve updated your insulation and your home comfort equipment but your home still feels drafty, it might be time to look at your windows. There is no denying that windows in older homes reflect the…
We’ve heard heard it time and time again that kitchens and bathrooms sell homes. If you’ve ever lived through a kitchen or bathroom remodel in your Utica, NY home you know why that is: they’re expensive, they’re time consuming and they’re terribly inconvenient. Whether you’re planning to sell, you’ve recently purchased a new home or…
With winter on its way, many people can’t help but think of keeping their home warm during the cold, snowy months – and the costs associated with it. As a result, people often tackle home improvement projects in the fall, as a means of getting their home ready for the chillier weather to come. If…
Have you been thinking about having new windows installed in your home? Before you choose just any window to replace your old ones, it’s a good idea to do some research. There are several factors to consider when deciding to purchase new windows. These include your climate, the age of your home, your current utility…
Have you been thinking about improving the exterior of your home, but you’re not sure the best way to go? If you have old siding that has been painted, repainted and is in disrepair, you might want to think about making the switch to vinyl siding. Many people have an impression of what vinyl siding…
Spring is right around the corner, and for many people in the Utica, NY area, that means giving their home a good scrub-down – from the ceiling to the floors, and the windows in between. But what if you start to clean your windows and notice that there are some concerns. Maybe the wooden panes…
If you’re experiencing higher utility bills, especially during the colder winter months, then it’s important to check out your home and make sure it’s at its most efficient. Certain areas of the home, like your heating system and insulation, are the first place people look when they’re trying to find ways to improve their home’s…
Have you been thinking about making some improvements to the exterior of your Utica, NY home? One of the fastest ways you can give your house a facelift is by installing new vinyl siding. According to the vinyl siding manufacturer CertainTeed, the one factor that is most important to homeowners when completing exterior renovations is…
There are clues that the windows in your CNY home need replacing. Are you picking up on them? Sometimes, knowing whether or not it’s time for replacement windows in your CNY home is not as easy as the visual cues you might get. Windows that are rotting and falling apart make it easy for the…