Trees are an important and beautiful part of your property, but they can also create problems for your roof when you least expect it. Luckily, there are ways you can minimize the ...
In Central Iowa, preparing your home before the holidays requires completing key maintenance tasks before the first winter freeze: inspecting your roof, clearing gutters, checking ...
Most homeowners rarely give their chimney much thought until something goes wrong. It is easy to assume that once built, a chimney will function safely year after year without ...
Because heat and humidity can affect your roof, you want to be sure it has all the advantages of proper attic ventilation. Without it, your roof can age quickly and succumb to the ...
If your home was built before 1990 and you have vermiculite insulation, or if your house was built prior to 1970, it’s likely that you have some form of asbestos in your attic ...
Procrastination is common when it comes to household maintenance and repairs, but when it comes to routine roof maintenance and inspections, it should take high priority on your ...
Spring thunderstorms can involve rain, hail, high winds, and lightning, all of which can threaten your roof and home. If your home is struck by lightning, it can sustain ...
Iowa is part of “Tornado Alley” in the United States. The state sees an average of 48 tornadoes each year, most occurring in the spring-to-fall tornado season. It’s vital that you ...
Most people assume their roof is well made, properly installed, and can withstand mother nature's wrath. In reality, roofs are quite vulnerable. A roof that is flawed in any ...
At least a few times each winter, temperatures rise for a few days after a deep freeze. When this happens, a lot of homeowners notice what looks like water infiltration on their ...
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