Chances are if you’re a homeowner you’re enjoying the warm summer weather with friends and family, whether you’re “staycationing” in your air-conditioned basement with a few trips to the neighborhood pool or plane hopping around the world from Italy to Amsterdam. Summer is one of the best times to rest and relax, especially with your Spring Cleaning done and in the rearview mirror. What many homeowners don’t realize, though, is that summer is the […]

So, you’re thinking about purchasing new siding for your home. That’s great news! New siding is perfect for giving your home a makeover from both an aesthetic viewpoint as well as a practical one. Curb appeal is crucial if you’re going to sell your home in the future, but equally as important is the fact that your siding is the first defense that your home has against outside elements like moisture and insect infestations. […]

Let’s be honest – there are a handful of different roofing issues that the average homeowner can fix by themselves. Correcting issues on your own are great, but sometimes there are problems that are better suited for professionals like Storm Guard Roofing and Construction. Here are 10 of the most common roofing issues that are best left to the pro’s to handle. Roof Ventilation – Integral in making your roof last, attic and roof […]

When a long, frigid winter is finally behind you and summer is coming up, the last thing you want to think about is what impact the changing seasons may have on your roof. Winter can cause the most damage to your roof, but summer’s heat has its own threats that can cause problems. Summer storms and wind damage, heat degrading the materials, UV damage from sunlight and thermal shock as temperatures fluctuate from day […]

The Benefits of Shingles Over Metal Roofs Getting a new roof is one of those unavoidable expenses for homeowners, landlords and investors. Unless you buy another property and sell your home within a few years, replacing the roof will likely generate one of the biggest upkeep expenses you’ll ever face. That’s why so many people choose shingles because they’re a more affordable option than a metal roof. Shingle roofs rank as the most popular […]

There’s just no denying that this post-holiday, frigid, and dismal period during the first quarter of the year is a drag. The lack of natural sunlight can cause a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and result in depression, the weather is often unrelenting, and the news is pretty dreary in general. One of the best ways to clear away the winter blues is to get busy, and there’s no better way than to choose a few moderate home repair jobs and […]