You may assume that gutters are a fairly recent technology. Something that maybe sprung up in the industrial revolution, or when urban development needed a way to prevent puddles of water in the streets. But what if we told you they’ve been around in one form or another for nearly 5,000 years?
Read MoreThe trim of your home is the subtle accent that ties your wall color, furniture, and home decor into one seamless mosaic. So when that balanced is interrupted your home could look awkward and incomplete. Here are five reasons your home is in need of trim replacement.
Read MoreMany home owners in Potomac and Gaithersburg, MD excel on the major upkeep of their home’s roofing, and interior. Sometimes, the less noticeable but very important details of home maintenance get neglected with damaging results. One such area of neglect can be the gutter system.
Read MoreThe siding on your Gaithersburg home does more than just keep your home exterior attractive and help increase curb appeal. Siding is your home’s first line of defense against wind, rain, hail, and sleet (and we get our fair share of inclement weather here in the Rockville, Maryland area).
Read MoreIt’s easy to forget how important your gutters and downspouts are until something goes wrong with them. Leaks, mold and mildew buildup, and even foundation damage are all results of gutter damage left unchecked. Are your gutters ready for a rainy spring?
Read MoreThe snow is starting to melt in most parts of the United States, including the D.C. metro area. That means it’s time to get outside and assess the damage this past winter has done to the exterior of your home.
Read MoreAs much as it might be a huge pain in winter, you need to take care of your gutters to prevent huge problems ruining a cozy evening. Your gutters are important—they help carry water away from your house and protect your home from decay and mold damage.
Read MoreWhen bad winter weather strikes the mid-Atlantic region, it can bring a variety of nasty surprises that leave your home needing repair. Ice dams, leaking siding, and drafts that find their ways indoor are all damaging results of winter weather and can be quite a mess for you to clean up.
Read MoreAs we get closer to January, it’s important for homeowners in the Washington, DC and surrounding Maryland areas to be on the lookout for winter damage to their homes.
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The most common damage to siding includes splits, cracks, breakage, and holes. But there is another scenario many homeowners aren’t prepared for that can really throw a wrench in your day: siding that’s falling off.
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