House and yard maintenance are important for keeping your home functioning properly. There are certain steps you can take at home that will help extend the lifespan of your roof. 

Planning to decorate your roof this Halloween? If so, you need to be careful about how you approach the project. Roof decorating injuries are common around Halloween and Christmas, and most of them can be avoided with some simple precautions. Read on for our top five tips!

roof lifespan

It’s the circle of life, everything must eventually come to an end. And your home’s roof is sadly not excluded from that. If you've recently had a roof installed or are looking to get a new one, you're probably wondering how long your new roof will last. The answer to that question isn’t simple. A roof’s average lifespan is dependent upon the material type used and where your house is located. It’s safe to assume that if you have shingles on your roof, they’re asphalt shingles—the most common roofing material. Eager to find out how long it will be before your asphalt roof kicks the bucket? Read on!

avoid taking summer damage into fall

For many, Labor Day signifies the end of what feels like summer. While fall doesn’t officially start until September 22nd, the feeling of summer (and warm temperatures) starts to disappear after the holiday. Get a jump start on home maintenance tasks by finishing these improvement projects while the weather is still warm.

house

The cost of a new roof can average over $10,000, making it one of the more expensive home improvement tasks. However, don't let the cost scare you! There are several ways that your new roof could put the cashback in your pocket. Here's how: 

roofing contractor

One of the biggest challenges that homeowners face is choosing the right roofing contractor. After all, it’s a pretty significant investment! Get the best service for your budget by following these tips:

Roof Scam

You wake up on a Saturday morning to the sound of someone knocking on your door. You didn’t expect a package, so you walk downstairs, open the door and there’s a roofer who says that you have storm damage and he can get your roof replaced for a really low cost to you. You think to yourself, “How nice of him to notice my roof damage and help me out with such a low price!”

Slow down. The roofer may be trying to scam you. 

green house

Most homeowners are surprised to learn that almost 50% of their home’s energy bills are related to heating and cooling. Are your monthly energy bills literally going through the roof? If so, that’s the first place you should check!