Common Places in the Attic that Should be Sealed Many homeowners know that the majority of their energy bills come from heating and cooling their homes. In fact, the US Department of Energy has stated that 47% of bills come from these efforts. Not surprisingly, …
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Cool Roof Shingles: Why They’re a Great Choice for Your Wisconsin Home Cool roof shingles are all the rage in warmer states where they work great to reflect some of the infrared light from the sun. This results in lower temperatures during the summer months, …
Read Full ArticleHow Replacement Attic Insulation Can Improve Your Home’s Air Quality Many homeowners don’t spend much time thinking about the insulation in their attic. As long as you can trust that it’s keeping your home more comfortable by preventing heat from escaping in the winter and …
Read Full ArticleAre GutterShutter Gutters Worth Their Price? The gutters and downspouts at the edges of the roof on your home are essential for directing water off the roof and away from the foundation. Unfortunately, many gutters in Wisconsin are notorious for collecting outdoor and seasonal debris …
Read Full ArticleDo GutterShutter® Gutters Work With Pine Needles? Pine trees are a beautiful addition to any backyard in Northern Wisconsin but the abundance of pine needles can lead to extra maintenance chores around your home’s exterior. Primarily, due to their shape, pine needles are one of …
Read Full ArticleCommon Problems in Older Wisconsin Homes and How to Address them For Wisconsin residents, living in an older home can present many problems to your day-to-day life. While your beautiful and charming home has many advantages as to the appeal that is only found in …
Read Full ArticlePortable Fire Pits for Your Yard Thursday, June 16th, 2016 What are the advantages of the portable fire pit? Convenience – The biggest and most obvious advantage to owning a portable fire pit is its, um, portability. It moves. For those who aren’t quite sure where …
Read Full ArticleTips for Improving Your Home’s Indoor Comfort If you’re looking for ways to improve your home’s indoor comfort, you’re likely considering products designed to enhance the energy efficiency of your residence. Upgrading attic insulation is a very popular and effective energy-saving improvement because more energy …
Read Full ArticleWhat Are the Benefits of Rain Barrels? The purpose of rain barrels is to reduce excess stormwater by collecting roof run-off and storing it for future use. Rain barrels are effective devices for watering your garden or lawn to washing windows and cars. Rain barrels …
Read Full ArticleWhy do Houses Have Gutters? Houses have gutters to keep them protected from potentially costly (and dangerous) problems down the road. Gutters have an important job. When clean and functioning properly, the purpose of gutters is to redirect rain and storm water off the roof …
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