Top Energy Wasters in Your Colorado Home
Tips to saving energy We’ve talked a lot about how the elements, seasons, shifting temperatures and moisture, moisture, moisture could be the death of your home, but there’s another reason for keeping a close eye on your house envelope to make sure it is working optimally: energy waste! Of course, no home or business owner […]
Stop Procrastinating: Check Your Home for Moisture Damage
Dear procrastinators, In about a week, we’ll be entering the two wettest months of the year. If you haven’t gone over your winter preparedness checklist, you cannot afford to wait any longer. It’s Go Time! Your procrastination clock has run out. So, why don’t you run outside and check you home for areas that could […]
Fixing Foundation Problems Caused by Colorado’s Expansive Soil Problem
Colorado is home to purple mountains, amber waves of grain….and expansive soil. Two of those things are the reason people buy a home and settle down in Colorado. The third is an unfortunate side-effect, but one that all homeowners should be aware of. Damage caused by expansive soil can be detrimental to your home. Bentonite, […]
Preparing Your Deck and Porch for Winter
Before you say goodbye to your deck for the season Soon you’ll be staring longingly at your beautiful deck or porch, remembering all the good times you had during the summer. Before you say goodbye to your deck for the season, there’s one last project that needs to be taken care of: prepare your deck […]
Energy Saving Tips: Tighten Your Building Envelope
Now that we’re starting to shut our windows and turn up the heat, we automatically begin to think about how to save energy while still staying warm through the winter. Your building’s envelope can have a huge impact on the energy efficiency of your home. You want your envelope to be sealed up tight and […]
Exterior Renovations with the Best Return of Investment
One of the biggest mistakes a homeowner makes is thinking that any improvement will add resale value to its home What may seem like a significant improvement to you, might not make any difference once the appraiser comes around. But, some improvements will add value, both personally and financially. If you’re going to spend the money on […]
Fixing Moisture Issues with Your Cladding and Siding
A first impression is everything. The quality of your cladding, from materials to color to texture, can dramatically change the way people see your home. But giving your tired, worn down cladding systems an upgrade is just one way to breathe new life into your home and give it an little extra curb appeal. Another […]
Preventing Water Damage: Don’t Get Hosed This Fall
Fall is a beautiful time of year. It is also a beautiful time of year to do a quick fall checkup of your home before we settle in for another long winter. We all know that fall is the time for clogged gutters and downspouts as the leaves turn and fall, but there is one […]
Buildings Most Vulnerable to Earthquake Damage
It’s been a rough few weeks for the residents of Las Animas County. First a massive waste water spill by the EPA, then a small, but noticeable, 4.2 earthquake shook the county. So far, although little visible damage was reported, homeowners should get their homes inspected to make sure no damage went undetected. Colorado is no stranger to earthquakes, […]
Painting Tips: The Importance of Primer
We’re heading into the last weeks of summer, so if you were thinking of giving your home a new coat of paint this year, now’s the time. As you’re scouring through paint stores looking for the perfect paint combination, don’t forget about the primer. Is primer really that important? Yes, it is. If you want the […]