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Entries for January, 2010

Oil Prices Affecting Asphalt Shingle Roofing Costs?

As oil prices hit a new high, increased costs are evident in every facet of our lives. Most people first notice the pinch to their pocketbooks as they’re filling up their gas tanks. For homeowners, the costs of general home maintenance and upkeep are certainly on the upswing as well. For those homeowners with asphalt [...]

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Top 10 Mistakes in Purchasing a New Roof

Top 10 Mistakes in Purchasing a New Roof
1. Shopping price only.
The price of a roofing repair or install will vary depending on the size and location of your home. If you shop around for prices and notice that a company is well below the average, there may be a reason why. Cost alone will not [...]

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Repairing Roof Shingles

Every do-it-yourself project-builder understands how important it is to know how to repair roof shingles. Fortunately, most projects relating to repairing or replacing roof shingles are basic enough that they can be tackled by the homeowner and won’t require the services of a contracted professional. However, it is important to realize that working on roofs [...]

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Mallets Aforethought (Home Repair Is Homicide Mysteries) (Mass Market Paperback)

From Publishers Weekly
While Jacobia “Jake” Tiptree met with accidents galore in last year’s outing, Unhinged, she faces more realistic challenges as wife, mother and amateur sleuth in this, the seventh page-turner in Graves’s innovative cozy series. Jake, who’s been restoring her own 1823 Federal home, joins her [...]

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