Earlier this year, we held our Home Improvement Sweepstakes where we invited readers to submit their home improvement questions for the chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. The response was amazing! You all sent us a ton of great questions, and in the coming weeks,...
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How long should a new roof last? What can homeowners do to make roof projects less stressful? Nathan Contello of M&M Roofing, Siding & Windows has agreed to answer some questions from social media followers, and while he’s at it, provide an inside scoop on roofing for all of us. Check out his answers below. […]Reader Question: How Do I Stop Air Leaks Around The Door?
Recently, we invited readers to submit their biggest home improvement questions to us for the chance to enter our Home Improvement Sweepstakes and win a Visa gift card. We were pleasantly surprised with just how many questions we received. Over the next few weeks,...
A Simple Plan For Completing 4 (Or More!) Home Improvement Projects In 2014
A new year is upon us, and now is the time when a lot of us are setting resolutions for 2014. Maybe you want to lose a few pounds. Or maybe you want to pay off some debt. Get a raise. Get back in school. Travel more. What about your house? Will this be the year that...
7 Ways to Add Curb Appeal on a Budget
Curb appeal matters, whether you’re trying to sell your home you’re just vying for that coveted Yard of the Month award. You only get one chance to make a first impression, and people form that first impression of your home as soon as they see the outside. If your...
Everything You Need to Know about High Humidity Levels in Your Home
If you had to describe the Houston climate in one word, that word would probably be humid. With an average relative humidity of 78% (during the summer, it can creep past 90%), Houston is one of the most humid cities in the entire country (source). The only proof you...
Remodeling Basics: Choosing Wood Flooring
At M&M, we focus on roofing, siding, and replacement windows and doors. That means we talk to a lot of people who are interested in remodeling their homes. For many of these customers, deciding on the best flooring is just as confusing as choosing a roofing...
Cool Tips for Hot Roofs, Part II
In Cool Tips for Hot Roofs Part I, we shared a few ways that Texas homeowners make their existing roofs more energy efficient. But those of you considering an entirely new roof have a few more options: You can start from the beginning and choose an...
Cool Tips for Hot Roofs, Part I
The Houston population is booming, and newcomers from cooler locations are pouring into the city. Those of you from up north likely don’t realize that building styles and materials are different down here, especially in the areas of roofing. Here, the emphasis is on...
Green Technology for the “Average Homeowner”: A Guide to Earth-Friendly Products that Work (and a Few that Don’t)
Conscientious homeowners are always looking for ways to save some green – for their bank accounts and for the earth. And thanks to recent advances in “green” technology, there are tons of available options for the average homeowner interested in cutting their energy...
Summer 2013 Project: Update Your Austin Home
It’s never too early to start making plans for the summer - especially if you plan on tackling a few large-scale home improvement projects. But where do you start? Should you spend the money on a new roof? Are new windows worth it? What about siding? Which...