Energy Efficiency Starts Outside: How Siding and Windows Work Together
With long winters, heavy snowfall, and rising energy costs, Upper Peninsula homeowners are always looking for ways to keep heating bills under control. Many people focus on upgrading furnaces or adding insulation, but some of the biggest opportunities for energy savings are found on the outside of the home. Siding and windows do more than […]
Are Your Old Windows Are Costing You Money?
Are Your Old Windows Quietly Driving Up Your Energy Bills? Have you ever opened your energy bill to find that your rates skyrocketed for no clear reason? You and your family may be conserving energy–using fans instead of the air conditioning, putting on extra layers before cranking up the heat–but still ending up with higher […]
Can You Install New Siding Over Old Siding?
Upgrading your house’s siding has been on your to-do list for a while. It’s time to start making some decisions. First, you need to know: is it possible to install new siding over old siding? Installing new siding over old siding is likely to make the project more affordable. You would not have to worry […]
Vinyl Decking vs. Wood: What Holds Up Better in Michigan Weather?
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, filled with rugged beauty and sweeping views, is the perfect place to build a deck. Homeowners from Escanaba to Marquette and Houghton to Manistique build decks to add to the joy and value of their homes. But Northern Michigan weather puts outdoor building materials through some of the toughest conditions in the […]
Summer Home Maintenance Checklist for Northern Michigan: Siding, Windows, Decks, and Doors
Summer is the ideal season for exterior home inspections in Michigan. When months of ice, snow, and freezing temperatures finally come to an end, naturally we all want to rush outside. But summer is also the best time to make sure winter didn’t do any lasting damage to your home. Between freeze-thaw cycles, high winds, […]