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Every homeowner wants their home to look its best, and there are plenty of easy, effective projects you can tackle over a summer weekend to spruce up your home. These quick projects are ideal for the July 4th weekend or any long weekend when you want your home to shine. Why Do Summer Weekend Projects? Summer is the best time for outdoor home improvement projects. Longer days offer plenty of daylight to work with, and generally good weather permits outdoor work without difficulty. On the hottest days, it is best to start projects earlier in the day and take a...

A front porch can be a great addition to a home for many reasons, including enhancing its curb appeal and functionality. Updating or adding a new front porch can completely transform the look of a house and give it a fresh, updated appearance. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the ways a new front porch can update the look of a house. Enhanced Curb Appeal The front porch is often the first thing people see when they approach a house. A well-designed and attractive front porch can add to the overall visual appeal of a home and make...

An ongoing challenge for contractors—especially those just starting out— is finding new customers. Generally, by doing your job well and proving your company’s dedication to quality, professionalism and reliability, you are already well on your way to cultivating future work. Word-of-mouth builds momentum as your company’s portfolio of successful, completed projects grows. The Internet Even though it’s called the “World Wide Web”, it still is a very powerful tool for a local company that serves local customers. Nowadays, establishing an online presence is crucial for getting your company’s name in front of the eyes of customers. That’s the first place...

Owning a home, means maintaining a home. In order to do so properly, there is a basic arsenal of power tools that each homeowner should have at their disposal. If space is an issue, a homeowner should choose tools that are multifaceted, making the most effective use of the workshop storage space. As money, room, and needs allow, the homeowner can easily purchase more tools at a later time for those more specialized jobs. There is still a lot of debate over which is the best choice: corded or cordless power tools. For most homeowners, quality cordless tools make the...

All is not as it seems when deciding whether or not to use air or manual tools. Below, we'll discuss the key differences you should consider when deciding which to use: Speed There’s no comparison here. Air-powered tools can get the job done way faster than your manual tools can. All you need to do is consider a pneumatic nailer for roofing versus a hammer or an air gun on tires versus a ratchet or wrench. However, also know that extra speed comes with consequences. You could overshoot your target and nails from a pneumatic gun are almost impossible to...