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5 Reasons to Replace Your Entry Door This Cold Season

Entry doors are expected to last for a long time, especially if you installed sturdy ones. The thing is, you never really know when you need a replacement, unless you ask for professional advice from a door contractor. Is getting a new door not part of your home improvement plans? The good news is there are plenty of advantages in getting an entry door replacement this winter.

Roof Talk: Finding, Fixing and Preventing Leaks

As you and your family spend more time indoors this cold season, nothing could be worse than a leaky roof. Imagine reading a book and drops of water suddenly fall on your head. Isn’t that bothersome? But what causes leaks, and how can you prevent them?

Steps to Protect Your Wood Deck From Winter Weather

The winter season means that your home will be exposed once again to very low temperatures and, in some regions, plenty of moisture. One of the parts of your home that needs some preparation to survive the wet and cold season is the deck, primarily if it’s made of wood.

Affordable Upgrades Before Selling Your Home

Putting your home on the market is easy. It’s the preparation that might make it a bit more challenging. You could simply try to sell your home as it is, but don’t expect to get top dollar if it simply isn’t worth that much. Every contractor as well as every real estate agent knows any home can become more valuable with a few well-planned changes.

Mastic Steel: The Premier Siding Option

Many homeowners trust Mastic siding because of the performance, maintenance ease, workmanship and the peace of mind it offers, including all the benefits here.

Sleek and Smooth Homes: On the Rise

According to 97% of realtors, curb appeal is most important to a potential buyer, making keeping up with the latest exterior trends a priority to homeowners. Traditional exteriors like stone and brick add uniqueness as accents, yet homeowners nowadays prefer sleeker and smoother siding options for their home exterior. Why is that?

What James Hardie® Artisan® Shingles Can Do for Homeowners

You should focus on your siding, the largest and most visible part of your exterior, if you want to maximize your curb appeal. Here are some tips to help you do just that.

How to Pick the Right Window for a Home Addition

Curb appeal and functionality, alongside added square footage, largely determine how much value a home addition adds to your property. Adding windows to a new home addition can help you enhance its curb appeal, but you must pick the right ones.

GAF Lifetime Roofing System: A Lifetime Investment

As a GAF Master Elite® roofing company, Up and Above Contractors can install the GAF Lifetime Roofing System on your home. It is a sustainable system that combines long-term protection against the elements with lasting aesthetics. In today’s blog post, we discuss the key components that make it a worthwhile investment.

Steps to Remember When Pressure-Washing Your Outdoor Deck

Your outdoor deck is an important investment so it deserves proper maintenance. The use of a pressure washer is one way to help restore its overall appearance. But there are some steps that you need to remember when cleaning your deck using a pressure washer.