“Hey Vern, Our family just moved into an older home. We knew when we bought the house that the windows needed updating….but now it seems like a job for sooner rather than later. With all the rainfall, we’ve noticed that the windows on the main level are leaking....
I’m inviting you to feel spring with me- Our daffodils have awaken from their winter slumber and I hear those first lines of Robert Frost’s poem A Prayer in Spring: “Oh give us pleasure in the flowers today; And give us not to think so far away.” Spring is the very...
“Hey Vern, We live in a house with the same asphalt roof since it’s construction in the 70’s. We’ve noticed rot in the shingles and the padding has worn down. During heavy rain, water’s started leaking into our attic. It’s definitely time for a new roof. The sooner...
The human body is an incredibly designed work of art. It’s so complex, we go our whole lives living inside it knowing only a fraction of the “whys” and “hows” of its makeup. You live 100 years inside your own body with just the basics: you know your heart pumps blood,...
Hey Vern! I’ve been rounding up bids for a new roof this summer and I’ve had two contractors suggest replacing the soffit on my house, too. Is this important- or are they trying to upsell me on something that’s more like trim-work? Thanks- Jon H., Taylorville, PA...
You need a stormproof house. Why? Because your home is so much more than the place you live. It protects the most important parts of your life. It’s the place your babies take their first step. Where evenings are spent together over the dinner table as a family. It’s...
Look out your windows this week and you’ll see... The weather this week is all snow! I love a good winter blanket outside…as long as I’m warm inside to admire it. After spending a couple years in Kenya when we were younger, I really appreciate the beauty of...
"Hey Vern! My neighbor is having her roof replaced in the spring and keeps talking about how she’s getting ‘architectural shingles’. I know they’re more expensive and look different...but is the only difference between architectural shingles and regular shingles style...
In the last three years we’ve noticed a growing trend here in Schuylkill County...a demand for metal roofs. And not just for garages and barns: We’re seeing more high-end homes choose this beautiful and worry-free material for their roofing upgrade. While it might...
Seamless Gutters: What’s All The Fuss? If there’s one thing homeowner’s take for granted- it’s their gutters. If you’ve read this blog or had me out for a roofing estimate, you know that gutters are a top priority. Every seasonal maintenance post on Martin’s blog,...
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