Deck Maintenance Demystified: A Comprehensive Guide
Addressing the upkeep of your deck is a crucial annual [...]
What steps should I take to get my home ready for summer?
Getting your home ready for the summer is not only about taking out lawn chairs, uncovering outdoor dining tables and mowing your lawn. It also requires a significant amount of manual labor. As the warm weather approaches, so do the weeds, heavy rain and the arrival of annoying bugs and mosquitos. This year’s cycle of cicadas will surely add to, and further complicate the preparation of your outdoor space
Why should my contractor provide me a certificate of insurance before starting work?
A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a document provided by [...]
Do I Need A Formal Written Contract When I Hire A Contractor?
Whether it is something you want, don’t want or are not sure if you need, it is the legal responsibility of a licensed contractor, doing work within the five boroughs of New York City, to provide their clients a contract when providing a home improvement service. When discussing your project with a contractor, they should follow up with a written estimate, which clearly states their business name, physical street address, phone number and NYC Home Improvement Contractors license number.
What are the implications of hiring an unlicensed or uninsured contractor?
You have saved for years preparing for your home remodeling [...]
Does My Deck Need Maintenance Before The Winter?
Overloaded or neglected decks and porches can lead to accelerated deterioration both aesthetically and physically, and may even cause them to sway and become unstable. Prior to this seasons snowfall, which will add additional weight to your deck, and further stress the deck materials during freeze-thaw cycles, it is important to take a good look at the structure of your deck.
What Are The Guidelines For Installing A Deck Off My House?
More so than the “what” are the guidelines of installing [...]
7th Annual Home Improvement Expo March 10-11 At Staten Island Mall
Free exhibition to feature remodeling contractors and home service providers [...]