The best step to take is to ‘look and listen’. Listen for odd noises, and look for anything that doesn’t look normal. Call a professional for anything involving the springs or cables. Simple lubrication of moving parts (rollers and hinges)
We do see slots cut into stone or tile periodically to accept glass panels without the need for additional clamps or channels. While this is a very clean look, it can cause problems down the road. Any intrusion into your
Consider the maintenance of your grout at the time of selection. Some types of grout are more stain resistant than others. A darker grout is easier to keep looking clean than a very light grout. If you don’t have a stain-resistant grout,
A wet basement can occur when water builds up around the outside of your foundation walls or under your basement floor. Without drainage, or if the original outside drainage clogs, your basement will leak. This buildup occurs from rain but
To name a couple of options, Hunter Douglas offers Duolite®, a unique two-in-one window covering. It creates the perfect balance of light and privacy by combining two fabrics into a single shade—one light filtering, the other room darkening. Another alternative is top-down-bottom-up window
There are multiple reasons, but it’s usually needed because the old siding was Masonite or Georgia-Pacific particleboard and is falling apart. Particleboard siding can wick up a lot of moisture and end up rotting over the years. Other times, people
A common window style is a double hung, which opens vertically. However, if your window opening is wider than it is tall or you have a space where a swinging sash would get in the way, then a slider window—also
A: You always want to view the largest sample possible in your home, during the day and at night. Color intensifies with size, and the installed floor is usually a little darker than anticipated. Understand that variation is normal in hard-surface floors,
A: Our Elite Series takes our promise of exceptional comfort and performance to the next level. The EL18XCV is a family favorite providing excellent comfort and efficiency. Our best product, the SL28XCV, is a top-of-the-line HVAC unit. It combines the
A: If your gutters are old, weighed down by debris or damaged in some way, they can become separated at the joints. The separation leads to water leaking out of the gutters and onto the foundation. You want to ensure
