20 Apr 2022

Spring Home Maintenance

Review, refresh, repair! Springtime offers that perfect opportunity to reassess everyday home maintenance and plan ahead for future projects. A home’s exterior can take a beating in the winter. Some damage may be obvious: Missing siding or roof shingles, the result of harsh weather, offer telltale signs of needed repairs. Other issues may be a […]

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14 Jan 2022

Choosing A Siding Color

When it comes to choosing a siding color, a number of considerations come into play. Everything from what meets the eye regarding matchups to exterior trim, gutters, and roof, to the visual aesthetic of the neighborhood should factor into the ultimate selection.  “We spend a lot of time with customers to decide on color,” says […]

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18 Apr 2019

National Averages for Home Renovations

  2019 NATIONAL AVERAGES PROJECT JOB COST RESALE VALUE COST RECOUPED MIDRANGE Backyard Patio $56,906 $31,430 55.2% MIDRANGE Bathroom Addition $47,427 $28,726 60.6% UPSCALE Bathroom Addition $87,704 $51,000 58.1% MIDRANGE Bathroom Remodel $20,420 $13,717 67.2% UPSCALE Bathroom Remodel $64,743 $38,952 60.2% MIDRANGE Deck Addition (Composite) $19,150 $13,232 69.1% MIDRANGE Deck Addition (Wood) $13,333 $10,083 75.6% […]

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15 Mar 2018

Storm Damage Remediation

It’s been said that March comes in like a lion. The crazy weather earlier this month is clear evidence of that. High winds contributed to power outages, uprooted trees, and damaged roofs and siding throughout the tri-state area, giving rise to offers from contractors who seem all too willing to help. Whether it’s by way […]

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04 Jan 2017

G. Fedale – A James Hardie PREFERRED ELITE Contractor

Looking for a local contractor you can trust?  Count on G. Fedale – A James Hardie PREFERRED ELITE Contractor, http://contractors.jameshardie.com/19085 and http://contractors.jameshardie.com/19971. The James Hardie Contractor Alliance™ program is designed to match homeowners with professional contractors who meet the highest quality of customer satisfaction and are trained on James Hardie installation best practices. Hundreds of satisfied customers agree […]

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30 Jan 2014

James Hardie Siding Installers

Looking for a way to maximize the return on your investment while also protecting not only the value of your home, but most importantly those who live in it?  James Hardie fiber cement siding can accomplish all of that and more! James Hardie siding has been recognized by Remodeling Magazine as a #1 return on investment for […]

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10 Jan 2014

Choosing the Right Roofing Contractor

With so many choices available to home and business owners today, discovering the best roofing contractor is an important and sometimes costly process. A few key questions from CDBR | C&D Brooklyn Roofers should be answered in choosing the roofing contractor that best meets your needs. 1. Does the contractor have all of the appropriate […]

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29 Mar 2013

10 Home-Maintenance Tips for Spring

A certified home inspector shares 10 home-maintenance tips for spring. By Dwight Barnett, Scripps Howard News Service After a long, dark winter, spring’s bright sun and warm winds are, well, a breath of fresh air. The only downside? All that sunshine spotlights your leaf-filled gutters, cracked sidewalks and the dead plants in last year’s flower […]

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