As we head towards winter, this is the time of year when many people begin to consider replacement windows, doors and insulation for their home.
Read MoreToday's posting has to do with the Home Star program that is currently being debated in Congress. Sometimes referred to as "Cash For Caulkers", Home Star is a federally funded program meant to provide support for homeowners to invest in making their homes more energy efficient.
Read MoreJust as with the economy at large, 2008 and 2009 were extremely difficult for the remodeling industry. Many companies, both contractors and manufacturers alike, were forced out of business. A tremendous number of jobs were lost while consumers seemed to have gone into hiding.
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Recently I visited potential client who were upset because they needed a new roof after only eleven years. When they built their home, they had installed a good quality dimensional shingle that should have lasted 30 years.
Read MoreAs an older housing market, Pittsburgh has many homes that are in need of a variety of maintenance, from the windows to the roof and with the siding and trim in between, the exterior of these older homes often cry out for help.
Read MoreThere are many types of companies in the remodeling industry. Small businesses, large businesses, companies that are affiliated with manufacturers, mom and pop operations, etc. The ways to differentiate among the millions of companies in this industry are endless.
Read MoreConsidering the vast number of home improvement companies out there in the market place today, it can be very tough to choose the "right" company.
Read MoreToday's blog is about "replacement" kitchens. I put this in quotations because I am not talking about what people typically are referring to when they say "new kitchen." Many homeowners would love to have a new kitchen in their home but feel that it's way more than what they could afford.
Read MoreAlthough many people may not realize it, this is one of the best times of the year to move forward with those remodeling plans that many homeowners have been putting off because of the cold weather.
Read MoreThere has been a lot of talk in the news this week about the idea of a second stimulus program focused on job creation. One key aspect of this program would be an incentive for people to spend money on energy efficient upgrades to their home. In my opinion, so far, so good.
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