With growing concerns about climate change, more and more consumers are turning to renewable energy sources. Solar energy is one of the fastest-growing forms of renewables, primarily due to its long list of benefits and convenience for consumers. Solar roofing options are more accessible now than they’ve ever been. Since 2014, the average cost of [...]
Roofs come in all shapes and sizes. There can be a steep slope or barely any at all. When replacing a roof, your neighbor may receive an estimate significantly different than you, even though the two houses seem very similar. Many factors go into the cost of a roof replacement. A thorough inspection by a [...]
Having a well-ventilated attic is essential for many reasons. However, some older homes don’t have this kind of ventilation. What happens if an attic is not vented? Knowing more about the types of problems that a lack of ventilation might cause can help homeowners understand why they should make sure they have a properly ventilated [...]
The roof is the most critical structure in a home. Besides its aesthetic appeal, it has functional roles - like keeping the house and your family dry and safe from the weather. Because they are a critical part of the structure, most roofs have extended warranties to guarantee the best service over a long period. [...]
Californians grapple with ever-rising utility prices. Higher utility prices or not, 47 percent of us still want our streaming services, says a survey from HomeServe. Paying for electricity to run our homes is easier with solar panels. But how can you know if solar panels are worth it? […]
You can buy your own bits and pieces of house gutter at big-box home improvement stores. Or, you can hire a professional contractor to install seamless gutters on your California home. What are seamless gutters better? We can think of at least five great reasons to opt for gleaming new, custom-built, seamless gutters. […]
Your Sacramento-area home needs a new roof, but you also want to do your part to protect our fragile environment. Are metal roofs more energy efficient than other types of residential roofing? […]
If your Sacramento home is gracefully crowned with a gleaming metal roof, congratulations! You can look forward to some five decades of worry-free service from that durable roof. But do metal roofs need maintenance? They do, but not nearly as much as shingle roofs. Here are the ABCs of TLC for your metal roof. [...]
Houses are like blank slates, waiting for you to invest in them. That means you are constantly faced with questions. Is central air conditioning worth having? Are architectural shingles worth extra cost? […]
Chocolate chip mint was America’s favorite ice cream flavor in 2021, says Reader’s Digest. Not the best-selling (vanilla still takes that sweet spot); the favorite. Similarly, shingles are North America’s most popular roofing material, according to HGTV. The three-tab shingle is America’s vanilla; to step up to chocolate chip mint in a roofing material, you [...]
