There’s more to the Before and After-Shock story—everything from customer service to insulation details, that I think are worth going into for old house owners and contractors. So here’s a recap of the story and some new thoughts. Recap. After installing a new roof on an old house the homeowner called me. After mondo-moist [...]
There’s a National Home Improvement Month?
April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Not that every month here at MyFixitUpLife isn’t national home improvement month, but for the record National Home Improvement Month is May. And while I’ve roofed in February (and July) and had windows out of the house in winter (and doors in summer), May is a good time to take stock—and take action—on lots of [...]
Old House, New Roof–Before and After Shock
March 5, 2012 By 3 Comments
So good news: Our old house/new roof installation gets installed as planned. We take a lame-o and withering 3-tab shingle roof and upgrade to a 50 year warranty Bellaforte Slate roof. The 130 year old house gets a roof consistent with the neighborhood and its Georgian pedigree. We also have premium underlayments from Grace, notably [...]
The Roof: Designs on Taking the Outside In
February 16, 2012 By 6 Comments
Here’s one of the awesome things about design: it reinvents things. It takes the common and makes it uncommon. I’ve seen a lot of this from Theresa who has done incredible things on both a large and small scale. I’ve also seen it on the 5 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition builds I’ve been on where [...]
Do You Dream in Color?
February 9, 2012 By 6 Comments
Sometimes the hardest part about taking care of our homes and the people inside them is getting started. You know you need a new roof, and you know you want a new roof but you don’t yet feel the roof that fits your house and moves you to take action. It’s kind of like of [...]
Check out some Things to Consider when Installing a New Roof!
February 5, 2012 By 1 Comment
When it comes to a new roof, it is sometimes easy to forget the stuff that keeps the rain and snow out is also one of the biggest, most visible claddings on your house.
Video: The right roof for a 120-year-old Georgian home
February 2, 2012 By 4 Comments
Mark and Theresa make a roof replacement happen on a 120-year-old Georgian-style home, with smart historic charm and on-budget peace of mind for young homeowners living in an historic town in Pennsylvania. They chose a synthetic slate from DaVinci Roofscapes to blend in with the neighborhood, but without busting the homeowners’ budget.
SunRise Solar Attic Fans: A Class Act
January 27, 2012 By 11 Comments
One way to know a company that believes in their product, understands how their product performs, and that they are being honest when they tout its benefits is when you call them and they suggest than ANOTHER product might be the best solution for what ails you. I’ve been working on solving a moisture problem [...]
Roof Question
November 17, 2011 By 33 Comments
Question: I need a new roof on my house. And even though I do a lot of projects myself, a roof is too much. So since I’m paying for it, my question is: Can you get a better deal on replacing your roof in fall or spring? Or does it make no difference? Answer: My [...]
Color it FRESH!
November 10, 2011 By 2 Comments
Over the years as a contractor visiting people’s homes for estimates, I’ve had to find ways to sum up people—and projects— quickly. Some you can joke with or mention the big game. Others are as serious as a heart attack. Still others shop price (including mine) while some have never even seen a real contractor [...]
