No one wants ice dams encompassing their gutters in a frozen prison, wreaking havoc on the roof. Would heated gutter guards help? First, let’s make clear what an ice dam is. Ice dams form when snow on your roof begins to melt on the underside — the side closest to [...]
The Salt Lake Tribune Home and Garden Festival is right around the corner! So is spring, of course — they timed it that way. The annual home and garden show is a sign that warmer weather and sprouting daffodils are on their way. It’s not just plants that make [...]
If you’re embarking on a home renovation, you’re going to want an estimate. The cost of your project can vary thousands of dollars, depending on your choice of contractor and materials. Homeadvisor.com is a fun tool to use if you want a ballpark estimate of what you can expect [...]
You know James Hardie siding is the best, but do you know why? The path to greatness began over 100 years ago. James Hardie was a Scottish immigrant to Australia, where he started an import business in the late 19th century. The company that bore his name was sold to his business partner in 1911, but the [...]
Your commercial building’s exterior is like an advertisement — what message do you want to send out to the community? Many school and other public building projects go to the lowest bidder, but if you’re in the business of making money, you’re probably going to want a façade that [...]
What will make your home stand out? Bay or bow windows. Your home’s exterior is the face it shows the world. What’s inside counts too, but most people who walk or drive by your house won’t see the inside — they’ll only see what you show them. What are [...]
Curb appeal — we all want it, but can we get it? Is it as simple as keeping your front walk swept and your grass cut? No. Not offending your neighbors isn’t quite the same as charming them. This will take effort. And money, but how much is up to you. Snow [...]
A commercial building has as much right to a beautiful exterior as a beloved family home. Who says shopping centers or apartment buildings have to be blah? Don’t force your tenants to humanize your building with awnings and potted plants (although these are nice touches). Let your building start out beautiful and [...]
If you’ve had any problems with your gutters or roof, your fascia boards may have taken the brunt of the blow. The longer you wait to make repairs to this important part of your home, the greater the chance of serious damage. Proper maintenance of the system you have [...]
Mobile homes need rain gutters just as much as permanent homes do. Just because they don’t have basements that could flood doesn’t mean damage can’t be done. First of all, let’s establish exactly what a mobile home is — and is not. Mobile, by definition, means capable of being moved. But not [...]
