Monthly Archives: September 2012

Stamped Concrete in Royal Oak, MI

Do you like your concrete plain or stamped? What's that? You don't know what stamped concrete is? Allow us to explain. What is stamped concrete? Stamped concrete is a concrete with patterns and textures. What happens is, you pour a slab of concrete for your driveway, sidewalk or whatever you're creating and then you impress the pattern or texture on it before it dries. It's pretty cool and it's starting to catch on. You can make the concrete look like cobblestone, brick, wood, etc. Pigment can even be added to further mimic the look you're going for. How does it [...]

2022-09-28T14:57:34-04:00Categories: Concrete|Tags: , |

4 Ways to Keep the Heat in this Fall/Winter in Troy, MI

It's been chilly here in Michigan for the past couple days, a reminder that fall is on its way in and soon after that, winter. We've talked about saving on your energy bills by buying energy efficient windows. Now we want to give you some less costly tips on preparing your windows for the cold months ahead, while saving money. Cover Up One of the simplest things that you can do retain the heat in your home is to cover your drafty windows up. You can do this by buying a heavy clear plastic sheet and taping it on [...]

2022-09-28T14:58:31-04:00Categories: Insulation, Windows|Tags: , |

How to Estimate Amount of Shingles Needed for New Roof

There's nothing worse than being smack dab in the middle of a home improvement project and running out of supplies. You have to stop what you're doing and head back to the hardware store covered in dirt, wasting more time when you just want to be done and crack a beer. Problems like this can ruin the joy of building something yourself. So, to prevent this problem we're going to go through how to estimate the amount of shingles you need for your roofing job. Calculating Quantity You can buy roof shingles by the bundle or by the square. [...]

2022-09-28T14:59:48-04:00Categories: Roofing|

What Type of Driveway Is Right for Your Macomb County Home?

As a homeowner, you may be faced with home maintenance and upkeep issues that are unfamiliar to you. After all, unless you work in the home improvement or construction field, you've never been educated on windows, siding, driveways and the like. Today, we want to go through your options when it comes to redoing your driveway. Whether you bought a fixer upper home or find that your old driveway is falling apart, we can help you choose what construction material to go with for your new driveway. Concrete Driveway Concrete is a fairly obvious choice for redoing your driveway. [...]

2022-09-28T15:01:41-04:00Categories: Concrete|Tags: , , , |

Windows for Curb Appeal in Birmingham, MI

Windows affect your home's curb appeal and can impact the overall aesthetic of your home. So, if it's time to replace your windows, take a while to look at the different types of windows available and how they'll change your homes look. Below we go over three types of windows and their appeal. Double Hung Windows Double hung windows are made of two halves that move up and down the frame. They allow for varied ventilation and and capture the natural temperature outside and bring it in. While this may not be the best option in Michigan where the [...]

2022-09-28T15:04:28-04:00Categories: Windows|Tags: , |

Oakland County Fall Roofing Guide

The cool weekend here in Rochester Hills, Michigan had us thinking about fall roofing. Autumn brings with it plenty of falling leaves and the occasionally rain which can effect you're roof. This is also the last season here in Michigan where you can get on your roof to inspect it before the winter snow and ice make it too dangerous. So here is our fall roofing guide to get your prepared for the long winter ahead. Regular Gutter and Downspout Cleaning Fall leaves are beautiful to look at but bad news for your roof once they start falling. You'll want [...]

2022-09-28T15:05:38-04:00Categories: Roofing|Tags: |