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The blast of cold temperatures that has kept much of the East Coast frozen stiff throughout January has finally given way for warmer days ahead. An NBC4 article published January 21, 2014 provides an outlook for the weather in Central Ohio. CENTRAL OHIO -Storm Team 4’s Bob Nunnally says we are finally getting out of […]

  It’s not just your HVAC system that will be keeping you and your family warm this winter; your home will be getting plenty of help from the insulation behind your walls and roof too. Before you replenish any old stocks of insulation, however, it may help to be aware of the different kinds available […]

This winter, one of the worst things that can happen to you is for your gutters to clog up and cause water to seep right into your home. Given the freezing weather, your clogged gutters will likely have been caused by ice dams, which are the result of melted snow refreezing into walls of ice […]

  Repairs to any roof should be expedited and leave no stones unturned. The Monroe Courier in Monroe, CT, has one story. Roof work is complete at two of the three school buildings where emergency repairs were approved—and more is on the horizon. A $175,000 project to repair the roof over the Stepney Elementary cafeteria […]

The solid-state condition of any roof is not just determined by the quality of the roofing materials installed. Underlying factors like insulation and ventilation are just as critical, the Herald-Standard of Uniontown, PA notes. Homeowners are often interested in projects to improve the aesthetic appeal of their homes, particularly those that may increase the curb […]

You’ve probably heard the saying “what you don’t know can’t hurt you,” and it can be true in many instances. When it comes to your health, however, it’s precisely the things you don’t know or see that will cause you the biggest trouble, like bacteria and viruses. What’s more, another threat might be lurking in […]

  Humans can live for weeks without food, days without water, but only minutes without air. While most folks aren’t worried about the latter item, not being able to breathe is a real concern for people who suffer from asthma. It’s concerning, then, that more and more people are developing this problematic respiratory disease, as […]

A commercial roof is typically low-sloped and expansive so it is not easy to detect signs of deterioration. While regular roof inspections keep your roof in tiptop condition, it also pays that you choose a roofing material that suits your locality’s climate. A reputable Columbus roofer is likely to tell you that when it comes […]

In today’s frantic world where the cost of energy rises as quickly as the atmosphere’s temperature, everyone is serious in finding ways to conserve energy. Fortunately, via simple means like installing skylights on your home, you’ll be able to effectively keep cool. Lee Wallender’s article for About.com discusses skylights, its benefits, and its easy yet […]

An article posted online on the Yahoo! contributor network explains the importance of maintaining one’s roof before the winter season comes full swing. The cold conditions winter brings can cause all sorts of damage to roofs, so homeowners need to prepare beforehand to prevent nasty leaks or cracks on their roofing. The article stresses that […]