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It’s time to prepare your home for the sweltering summer heat. Because your home will likely require increased maintenance over the summer, starting preparations early can help lower energy bills and enhance the efficiency and life of your home’s components. The following are six tips for getting your home ready

Routine maintenance is part of homeownership. Whether you’ve just been handed the keys to your new house or you’re looking to refresh your current home, you may be wondering if your windows can wait until later. Cosmetic updates can get pushed down your priority list, but there are some functional

For sellers As a seller, you have a significant decision to make. Do you want to sell your home fast, or do you want to get the best possible price? You can boost the value of your home through renovations, remodeling and improving its appearance. Some costly home projects may

Northwest Indiana is often home to heavy snows in winter. When inches of snow accumulate on your roof, ice dams can form. What are ice dams, what causes them, and how can you prevent them? Read on to learn more about this common — and damaging — roof issue. What

GAF, the largest roofing manufacturer in North America, provides high quality shingles and other roofing materials to homeowners in the U.S. Northwest Indiana residents can rest assured that GAF shingles are high quality and engineered to withstand what Mother Nature throws at us each year. When you hire a roofing

Storm damage — and general wear and tear — can wreak havoc on your home’s roof. Something must be done to repair the damaged shingles or fix any leaks, but it’s not always easy to know what to do. Let’s look a bit closer at the types of damage that

Homeowners often think of large-scale home projects as making the biggest impact. Simple upgrades can, in fact, bring huge savings, and these small wins can often be overlooked. One such upgrade is proper attic insulation. All About Attic Insulation Your home’s attic acts as a barrier between outdoor temperatures and

Foggy Winter Mornings Waking up on a foggy winter morning with a warm cup of coffee is a familiar scene across many parts of the country. But what happens when that foggy aesthetic is clinging to the windows? Depending upon the humidity inside the house and the temperature outside, windows

Natural Light in Room With Desk Sunny days generally put people in a good mood. We may not consciously recognize the power of sunshine and natural light, but the facts exist. Science tells us that Vitamin D can increase levels of serotonin, the “happy” chemical, in our body. Without enough