Finding Happiness in Home Improvement on Long Island
How do we make a house a home? How do we make that home a happy one? How can we get the most from the place where we spend the most time with the ones we love the most? Research on the impact of our homes on our happiness suggests five core emotions are at […]
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist for Long Island Homeowners
Spring is a season of new beginnings and renewal—and a time we welcome with open arms. It’s when we say goodbye to the cold, harsh winter and wake up to the warmer weather, longer days, and resurgence of life among plants and animals. Spring is also a time to roll up your sleeves, handle things […]
ROI and the Post-Pandemic Long Island Home Improvement Boom
The pandemic changed so many things—and life at home is no exception. Quarantine lockdowns forced us to spend more time at home, motivating us to invest more in our sanctuaries. The shift sparked a building boom, skyrocketing Long Island home improvement spending to heights on track to reach $430 billion by the second half of […]
Tips, Tricks, and Trends: Roofing and Siding Color Combinations
Ask any reputable contractor: roofing and siding color combinations can make or break your home’s curb appeal and first impression. The right color combination for your home’s unique architecture, style, and personality can do magical things—and even increase the value of your home—leaving you with a great long-term investment. An art and a science Whether […]
You Get Out What You Put In: Home Improvement and ROI
Homeowners encounter all sorts of reasons to remodel, redesign, or restructure. We invest in home improvement projects to upgrade worn-out surfaces, finishes, and materials, to enhance beauty and aesthetics, to increase functionality, and to improve livability. Sometimes we just need a change—and the right project can deliver the transformation we demand backed by the durable, […]
How to Safely Prep Your Long Island Home for Another Elsa
Long Island residents felt the impact of Tropical Storm Elsa in the form of powerful winds, dangerous rip currents, high surf along the beaches, coastal flooding, and heavy rainfall. Fallen trees on the tracks suspended the LIRR’s Oyster Bay Branch, cars were pulled from the flooded streets of Glen Cove, and restaurants closed along Route […]
Ice Dams: What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them
Most of us can agree there is something magical about a string of icicles dangling from the gutters on a cold winter day. However, those same decorative pieces straight from Mother Nature’s art collection can cause some serious damage to your roof, attic, and home. From tearing off your gutters to loosening roofing shingles to […]
Emergency Roof Repair: How to Respond When Mother Nature Calls
Mother Nature can interrupt your life in unexpected ways—like when high winds blow the shingles off your roof, when hail rips your roof apart, or when a tree falls on your roof in the middle of the night. And when emergency roof repair is the only option to keep your home and family safe, knowing […]
Plan, Budget, Remodel: Your Guide to Long Island Home Improvement
The right home exterior remodeling projects transform the appearance of your home, better protect it from damage, raise the value of your property, and even lower your energy bills. If you have a list of home remodels in mind, then you probably have some questions, too. Where do you begin? How do you set your […]
Home Window Trends for Our Post-Pandemic World
So much happened to the world during COVID-19. And what happened to the home improvement industry is no exception. Known as the era of home remodeling, the pandemic contributed more to modern home trends than any other influence over the past two years. Significant lifestyle changes—ignited by people working from home, children learning at home, […]