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Common Causes of Ice Dams and How to Prevent Them
Chicagoland is used to cold winters, and this year has been no exception. One thing that not everyone in Chicagoland is used to, however, is ice dams. Many people have heard of them, but not many know what they are. If you are not sure what an ice dam is, or the...
New Windows Start Saving You Money the Day They Are Installed
Old windows can have a lot of issues. The older they get, the more those windows can start to be a problem for your home. New windows can cut down on your bills in very little time. In fact, the day they are installed, they can begin to save you money. If you want to...
Dangers of Not Updating Old Siding
When your home has old siding, it may be something that you think is simply an eye-sore but not a real danger. Unfortunately, this is not the case. If you ignore old siding, the problems that come with it could escalate rather quickly. There are several problems that...
Garage Trends in 2021
Is a new garage on your home improvement project list this year? You aren’t alone, as many homeowners have realized that a garage is no longer just a place to park your car (though it is great for that!), but can also be an additional space for the entire family to...
Does New Windows and Siding Improve the Future Selling Value of Your Home?
Certain home improvements can improve the future selling value of your home. However, it is not always easy to figure out which ones will. If you want to know what type of return on investment you will get from a home improvement, then contact us. Here at Stanley...
Should You Think About Waterproofing Before the Spring?
Are you a homeowner concerned with waterproofing your house before the spring? If so, then take heart. You’re not alone. Waterproofing is a huge deal for people who live in stormy areas, but it’s also important for those who live in older houses and want to guard...
Home Improvement Projects You Can Do During the Winter
Are you a homeowner looking to improve your home during the winter months? If so, then you might be wondering about what projects would be most worth your time. There are so many things you could potentially do that the list is endless, but today we will be talking...
Get Your Windows Installed Before the Winter Months
Do you need to get new windows installed? If so, we highly recommend that you get them installed prior to winter hitting us full-force. The longer you wait, the colder the weather will be. Plus, the colder your home will be when the process is done. The cold weather...
How Often Does Your Roof Need to Get Inspected?
Have you really ever gone up and inspected your roof? How often do you stand on the ground and look at each shingle for signs of trouble? Most people do not look at their roof often in these terms. They may do it once or twice a year, but is that enough? As...
Make Your Garage into Your Ultimate ManCave or SheShed
Do you need a reason to turn your garage into the ultimate mancave or sheshed? How about just because you want to? If that won’t quite work, then how about the fact that it can be done for you! Well, most of it anyway. That makes life easy, plus it provides you with a...