If you’re planning to replace your roof this spring, you may wonder if you should also replace your gutters while you’re at it. If your insurance is funding the roof replacement but not the gutters, you should seriously consider taking on that extra expense anyway. However, if your gutters work fine and you can legitimately anticipate another decade or two of trouble-free use, that’s another story. But generally speaking, replacing the two at the same time can save you money and trouble in the long run. Here’s why. Continue reading
Month: December 2017
Using the Clark Griswold Method to Relax During the Holidays!
Do you need a place to escape to this holiday season? We all have dreams for the perfect family Christmas. Unfortunately, for most of us, those dreams quickly turn into the kind of holiday experienced by Clark Griswold in the famed movie Christmas Vacation. His antics may seem funny on the big screen, but when you are forced to live with unexpected guests crowding your personal space and destroying your dreams of an idyllic Christmas, all may seem lost. Continue reading
How Vaulted Ceilings Can Help You Deal With Family During The Holidays
It’s your turn to host the family dinner this holiday season. There’s only one problem: you have to squeeze 19 relatives into your cozy bungalow – ouch! No matter how much you love your family, the stress of the day, coupled with a mix of personalities can make even an average sized home feel cramped and suffocating. What can you do to make everyone feel more comfortable — other than striking the most annoying relatives from your guest list? Finding ways to create the illusion of more space may be the answer. Continue reading
