Since the housing crash in 2008, more than a million homes nationwide were lost to foreclosure. Fortunately, in 2013, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has reported more encouraging numbers. Home sales are at 454,000, a significant jump from 2010’s 276,000. Listing prices are also up at $271,600, a 33% increase compared to two years ago. Houses are also staying on the market for a shorter time—just 4.1 months on average.
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A typical home balances the number of windows around it, but many homeowners take that for granted when they plan for home improvements. Upgrading your windows might not score high in features that boost a home’s resale value, not as much at least as renovating the kitchen, bathroom. or the living room. The benefits, however, in terms of comfort, energy savings, and lower power bills are far-reaching, and the options for choosing the perfect replacement windows in your home are wide.
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There are probably times when homeowners in the Diamond State take roof leaks for granted. Sure, small leaks are relatively harmless, and placing a bucket under them every time it rains is easy to do, but they should never be underestimated. Procrastinating will only bring you a lot of trouble down the road, because if there’s one thing roof leaks are known for, it’s their tendency to develop into much bigger and costlier problems.[…] Read More
If you take a look at your roof, you’ll likely see one or two vent pipes protruding from it. These pipes are normally waterproof, effectively preventing rainwater and melted snow from penetrating the roof and treacherously making their way into the attic. However, as with anything on your roof, vent pipes are also subject to wear and tear. Once they become the source of a leak, you may need to call in professionals from a leading Delaware roofing company like Homecraft® Inc. to come and fix them for you.[…] Read More
In an article in timesleader.com published on February 16, Hurricane Irene that blew into Pennsylvania on August 27, 2011 was named as one of the worst storms that ever hit the state. The hurricane’s wind and rain caused destruction in Pennsylvania, as it flooded rivers and creeks, and resulted to downed power lines that cut off the supply of electricity in many homes.[…] Read More
In a May 30 article by Bill Bregar in plasticsnews.com, a market report on the window sector shows the continued improvement in home rebuilding for 2012, and it is believed that the growth will continue until 2015. In fact, it is expected that the market for residential windows will grow 15 percent for this year.[…] Read More
Summer, along with the sunlight and heat that it provides, is almost done, and all that’s left to look forward to for the rest of 2013 is cold weather, most likely ranging from cool, windy days to freezing days of snowstorms. In the City of Wilmington, winter temperatures can sometimes drop to -12°C, with the record low being -26°C. If you don’t start preparing your house to survive these extreme temperatures early on, you might end up welcoming the new year shivering in your living room or climbing up the roof to temporarily patch up leaks caused by ice dams.[…] Read More
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