Even though winter has already arrived, it’s not yet too late for households to minimize the potential damage snow and ice will inflict on their properties. Kimberly Lankford from the business publication Kiplinger lists down a few maintenance tips that…
Proof of Virginia’s growing interest in adopting wholesale solar energy is Dominion Virginia Power’s ongoing project to install 2,000 solar panels in an industrial building in Gloucester. “When operational in the first quarter of 2014, the fixed panels on the…
Most people list “Having a roof over my head” as one of life’s essentials—and there’s a reason for that. It’s not just a matter of practicality or aesthetics (though both of those play a part). Your roof is what keeps…
Herndon roofing contractors say that homeowners should take the time to inspect their roofing systems at least twice a year. These inspections will allow homeowners to spot any early signs of damage, which will prevent major home repairs caused by…
There’s nothing more exasperating than a leaky roof when it’s raining, and nothing more dangerous than a structurally unsound roof during a storm or hurricane. This is why it’s so important to contact a trusted Alexandria roofing contractor to inspect,…
Old Dominion is getting another visit from Old Man Winter, according to the National Weather Service. As reported by the Charleston Daily Mail, the NWS has issued a freeze watch over several counties in West Virginia:A freeze watch has been…
According to an article from The Mississauga News, the snow that accompanies winter does more than just give children a snow day: Winter can provide a much-needed respite from the sweltering summer temperatures, but it can also bring severe storms…
There are only a handful of other weather disasters that can cause more damage than hailstorms, according to an article written by Anthony Campanaro for Yahoo! Voices: According to the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, hail causes more than $2…
Today more and more Americans are opting to replace their regular thermostats with smart thermostats: new technology that learns your home heating routines and factors in environmental changes in order to manage your home’s energy usage automatically. Unfortunately, this fancy new…
In an effort to reduce our energy consumption and increase the amount of energy we receive from alternative, sustainable sources, all levels of government in the United States have launched a variety of energy tax credits. These energy tax credits…