Preserve Your Antique Door with a Storm Door from Aladdin
There is simply nothing more eye-catching and beautiful than a unique door when you’re about to enter a home. Whether you prefer large, hand-carved wood, ornate wrought iron details or another antique element, keeping them in great condition is key. If you don’t want to cover up the door you have to open to get […]
How to Properly Maintain Your Vinyl Siding
Vinyl siding comes with a variety of benefits: it’s easy to install, it comes in a variety of pleasing colors, it’s environmentally friendly, it’s durable, and it’s easy to maintain. Let’s make that last bit clear: it’s easy to maintain, but maintenance is still required. If it’s not maintained, vinyl siding can crack or tear. […]
Signs That Your Home May Need Repairs
Your home is most likely your biggest financial investment. To maintain its value, you should keep track of its condition and make repairs as needed. Exterior repairs are often expensive, but letting problems slide will only allow them to get worse and lead to even larger bills later. These are some of the most common […]
Tips for Checking Your Window Seals
Since spring season is upon us here in New England and if there’s one thing homeowners love doing when this time of year comes around it’s opening the windows to let in some fresh air. Mild temps and cool breezes are arguably the best part of the springtime in these parts of the country. But […]
How To Prevent Mold On Window Sills
If you want to keep your home’s atmosphere clean and healthy, then it’s important to prevent, identify, and if you already have it, get rid of mold as soon as possible. While mold can manifest in various spots throughout the home–basements, attics, bedrooms–window sills remain one of the most common areas. Before we explain how […]
Low E-Glass Benefits in Your Home’s Windows
We love the view out of our home’s windows, but we pay a price for this enjoyment. In the summer, cooling bills can spiral out of control when heat from the summer sun comes pouring in the windows. In the winter, windows are responsible for a great deal of heat loss. Experts estimate that heat […]
Why Storm Windows Are Not as Popular As Vinyl Replacement Windows
Storm windows used to be a popular choice among homeowners who had old, drafty windows but who couldn’t or didn’t want to buy replacement windows. Nowadays, homeowners are realizing that it often makes more sense to install new vinyl windows and storm doors than to choose storm windows. Pros and Cons of Storm Windows Storm […]
Benefits of Energy Efficient Replacement Windows
Even though the winter season is in full swing here in Connecticut, many homeowners are already starting to think about springtime upgrades and changes they’d like to make this upcoming year. Whether your New Year’s resolution consists of decluttering, reducing your footprint or making necessary home improvements, there is likely a list somewhere that you’ve […]
How to Make Your Oil Heat Last Longer This Winter
As temperatures drop, we remember how precious our home heating oil really is. We all want our homes to be warm when we wake up, and when we come home from work, but at what cost? The colder it gets, the faster we have to incur yet another charge to refill our oil tanks. Although […]