Month: December 2022

Signs You May Need a New Roof in Grand Rapids Michigan That You May Notice Inside
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Signs You May Need a New Roof in Grand Rapids Michigan That You May Notice Inside

- by Sergio Torian

It’s not always easy to tell when your roof needs to be replaced. Many people only realize they need a new roof when it’s too late and water is already leaking in. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most common signs that you need a new roof in Grand Rapids Michigan. The best thing about some of these signs is that you can notice them from inside your home. You won’t need to go outside on your roof for any reason. If you are seeing any of these signs, it’s time to call a roof contractor in Grand Rapids Michigan and get a quote for a new roof!

Signs You May Need a New Roof in Grand Rapids Michigan That You May Notice Inside

Roofing is a dangerous profession. There are always unforeseen items on many roofs which can be extremely dangerous. Not only that but during colder months when ice and snow are typically on the roof the risk goes up tremendously. That’s why trained roofers use safety equipment and have experience on how to walk on the roof and make sure they don’t do more damage to the roof. As a home owner, going on your roof is never advised, it’s simply too dangerous and you may end up causing more damage. However, just because you don’t go on your roof doesn’t mean you can’t look for damages. Here are some damages that you may notice from the inside of your home:

Roof LEak Grand Rapids MI

Leaky Roof

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TikTok grandma Babs shares groundbreaking Christmas tree tips

- by Sergio Torian

Our favourite American grandmother, Babs, took to TikTok to teach us the best lesson on picking the perfect real Christmas tree every year. Fans have even gone on to call her advice ‘groundbreaking’, so you know we just had to share.

Deciding on a Christmas tree can be a task and a half. With so many options to choose from, it’s difficult to keep best practices all in one place – that’s why Babs, known as ‘everyone’s grandmother’ is here to the rescue, stacked with tips on how to ensure you have the perfect Christmas tree every holiday season.

Decorated Christmas tree in furnished living room

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Babs’ 5 top tips on picking the perfect Christmas tree

In a recent TikTok video (opens in new tab) shared by Babs (@brunchwithbabs (opens in new tab)), she lists her 5 top tips for picking a real Christmas tree. Each tip she shared was news to us and worth noting down, but we loved the third tip in particular where she tells us to cut off the bottom of the trunk right before we plan to put it up in our homes.

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‘Give your tree a fresh cut right before you’re going to put it up,’ advises Babs. ‘Even if you cut your own tree down, by the time you get home that sap could’ve already closed that trunk and your tree will not be able to drink.’

The video

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How to Unlock the Bedroom Door?
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How to Unlock the Bedroom Door?

- by Sergio Torian

Do you know how to unlock the bedroom door? If you don’t, then you’re not yet level-headed. In this blog post, I’ll give you a clear and concise guide on how to unlock the bedroom door. I’m going to tell you step-by-step how to unlock the bedroom door so that you can get your life together and safe. first, you need a key. then, you need a key card, code book, and code hidden in your key. Then, you need a lock picker and security locks. once you’ve got all the necessary tools, it’s time to start working on the area’s stronghold.

Know the basics of locks of the bedroom door

It’s not easy to open the bedroom door, but it’s as simple as knowing how to pick the lock.

To open the bedroom door, you need a key card, code book, and code hidden in your key. After picking the lock, you will need a key picker and security locks. You can use these tools to get into the home if necessary.  First, you need a key card. Once you have your key card, code book, and code hidden in your key, you can pick the lock with it.  Second, you need a key picker and security locks. You will need to use these tools to get into the home if you want to open the bedroom door. Once you have these tools, it’s time to start working on getting into the home if you want to open the

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Renovation Quote Too Good To Be True?
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Renovation Quote Too Good To Be True?

- by Sergio Torian

Building-Quotation

In the current economic climate, we know that many people are looking to expand their home and keep their costs to a minimum.

However, naturally we are always suspicious if one quote is much lower than the others.

“Too Good to be True” and other similar old sayings are usually right for a reason, but what about “Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth”?

Could a lower quote just reflect that a builder is cheaper because they are prepared to lower their profit margin, or because they aren’t as busy at that time and want to keep their staff in work?

As we explained in our recent article on how to compare renovation quotes you should always get at least 3 quotes, and prepare the brief to ensure that, as best you can, the quotes you receive are as similar as possible.

If one of those quotes is significantly lower than the others, here’s what you should look out for to ensure that your ‘bargain’ doesn’t become a budget nightmare.

What type of contract are they using?

In your brief, you may have specified that you want to receive a specific type of contract. We suggest that a fixed-price contract is your best option to control the amount you will eventually pay.

However, don’t assume that this is what you will receive.

If the quotation doesn’t specify the type of contract, ask for this to be put in writing.

And even if this is part of the quote,

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Asphalt shingles being installed on a roof
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What the Roofers Will Do During Your Roof Installation

- by Sergio Torian
Asphalt shingles being installed on a roof

So you’re about to have your roof replaced, that’s exciting! You might be curious what will happen during the actual process of your replacement. The roofing company will take several steps to get the roof replacement completed in a timely, professional manner. 

Here’s what you can expect when a pro roofer (like us!) gives your home the makeover it needs.

1. Set Up Workstations 

The roofers will need easy access to your roof and clear spaces to work from. So, expect them to set up tools and work areas. If you have preferences for where they do this, let the foreman or project manager know ahead of time.

2. Remove Old Roofing 

Before the workers can install new roofing, they must first remove the old roof shingles and flashing. They may create piles of debris on your lawn first, then cart them to the dumpster. They may also toss the debris over the side of the roof (so be careful if you’re walking outside your home).

They’ll also temporarily remove items such as satellite dishes and antennas. This may disrupt TV viewing, but the workers will reinstall everything once the replacement process is completed. 

3. Make Repairs 

Once the old roofing is removed, it becomes easier to spot issues such as rotted wood underlayment or damaged roof support beams. These issues usually occur when your old roofing wasn’t keeping out moisture from rain and snow. If damage is found, repairs need to be made before the new roof is installed,

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Today's Homeowner Radio Podcast | November 26, 2022
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Today’s Homeowner Radio Podcast | November 26, 2022

- by Sergio Torian

This week, we’re featuring some of the best segments that have aired over the past year on the Today’s Homeowner Radio Show. Listen to hear some of our favorite segments, as well as these Simple Solutions.

Simple Solutions

How to Condition Leather: Leather shoes, boots and furniture take a beating from moisture so it’s important to treat them with mink oil or leather conditioning cream.

The problem is that these substances are very thick and difficult to absorb into the leather.

The solution is to heat the leather with a blow dryer before rubbing in the conditioner.

The oil/cream liquefies as soon it hits the heated surface, which helps drive it deep into the leather grain.

Watch: Easy Tip for Leather Conditioner

How to Easily Spray-Paint Small Parts: Spray-painting small parts is much easier with an inexpensive plastic turntable.

Just place the object to be painted in the center of the turntable and rotate the turntable with one hand as you spray the revolving item.

Want more? Watch ‘How to Spray Paint Screws, Latches, Braces and Brackets’

How to Get the Most Out of Your Nail Apron: Here are three ways to improve the simple cloth nail apron.

  1. When using a hammer holster, thread the apron string through the holster slot twice; that way, it won’t slide off the string every time you take off the apron.
  2. Before tying off the apron strings, thread them through the belt loop on the back of your pants. That
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