How To Patch A Leak In Your Awning
If your awning is older than your college-aged children, it may be time to do some repairs. All things require maintenance, and if you do not take care of your awning or canopy, overtime wear and tear from the elements may lead to leaks. While some damage may be irreparable and a sign you need […]
How Do I Keep The Sun From Fading My Furniture? Hint: Not Window Film
Here in Connecticut we love the sun. After six months every year of cold, cloudy winter we like to soak up every sun beam we can get. Here’s the rub: our home’s interior loves to soak up the sun too, but instead of getting a tan and a boost of vitamin D, it fades and […]
Dispelling The Myths About House Vinyl Siding: Safety & More
Vinyl home siding has only been on the market for about 60 years, but for such a short time it’s already done a lot. In addition to becoming one of the most popular materials for residential home siding (a trend that’s only growing), it’s also managed to get a few troublesome myths about it. If you’re […]
Do Storm Windows Help In The Summer?
Living through Connecticut’s varied New England seasons, we’re all familiar with the twice-yearly ritual of installing or removing storm windows. When the fall crisp gives way to the chill of impending winter, heavy storm windows go in; at first sign of spring we pull them out and let the fresh breeze inside. This seems to […]
Do I Really Need Rain Gutters? Why The Answer Is Usually Yes
If there’s anything most homeowners have in common, it’s that they’re usually trying to save a buck on their home improvements. If you’re reading this right now, odds are you’re no different. Whether it’s picking up a few DIY home repair tricks or simply doing without repairs when you can make due, everyone’s got their […]
The Advantages Of Aluminum Handrails For Your Front Steps And Deck
If the handrails on your porch or deck are looking a little worse for the wear, especially with rust in the case of older iron railings, or as starting to get unsafely loose, it may be time to replace your worn out old railings and upgrade to something a little more modern. If you’re looking to […]
The Benefits of Commercial Awnings For Your CT Business
What do your favorite retail stores, restaurants, salons, cafes, boutiques, and delis all have in common? Maybe nothing, but odds are they all share at least one thing: they all probably have a well-made commercial awning. If you’re a business owner, and you don’t have an awning or canopy on your storefront or office, consider the […]
How To Clean And Care For Your Retractable Awning
Now that warm weather has arrived, you are probably planning to spend a lot of time outdoors on your patio or deck. If you have a retractable awning, it needs to be cleaned once a year and maintained to keep it in good condition. The process is fairly simple and straightforward. Here are some tips. […]