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Expected Energy Bill Savings in NYC When Replacing All Single Pane Windows

Expected Energy Bill Savings in NYC When Replacing All Single Pane Windows 2560 1707 admin

We’re all trying to save money these days. Energy bills are one of the most common – and largest – monthly expenses that we have for the home. When it’s time to make some home upgrades and you’d like to determine which upgrades will have the best long term payoff, one of the first places…

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How to Determine the Source of Weather-Related Water Damage

How to Determine the Source of Weather-Related Water Damage 2560 1709 admin

Water may bring us life, but it is one of the most damaging substances for your property. That’s why it’s so important not only to prevent water buildup, but also identify when there are early signs of water damage before it becomes worse. Most water damage is going to come from your piping and plumbing.…

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Common Fixes for Drafty Windows

Common Fixes for Drafty Windows 2560 1707 admin

One of the primary benefits of properly installed, new windows is energy efficiency. When a new window is placed in a home, it is sealed tightly and blocks out the transfer of heat during the warm summer months. But, eventually, that window will get older, and as it does, it may start to develop leaks.…

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What Can We Use to Decorate Stucco More?

What Can We Use to Decorate Stucco More? 150 150 admin

Stucco is a popular siding choice for exterior walls. It is valued for its durability and textured appearance, and is a long lasting way to make sure your property gets noticed. But, at times, stucco can be a bit boring. That’s where it might be useful to consider ways to decorate stucco in order to…

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Affordable Dumpster Rentals in Staten Island: Why Might You Need Help Carrying Your Junk?

Affordable Dumpster Rentals in Staten Island: Why Might You Need Help Carrying Your Junk? 2560 1707 admin

Christian Construction is a full service Staten Island contractor, and when you work on homes as much as we do, you run into situations where we have to carry and transport a LOT of junk. If we tear down a wall, for example, or remove all of your siding and roofing, there is going to…

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Have You Been Putting off Gutter Cleaning?

Have You Been Putting off Gutter Cleaning? 2560 1706 admin

It’s been raining off and on for months and months. It is perhaps no surprise that many of us around Staten Island have gutters that are filled with debris, standing water, and just general “grossness.” Most likely, you’ve been putting off cleaning your gutters, and now that the rains are slightly coming to an end…

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How Worried Should Homeowners Be About Heavy Winds on Their Roof?

How Worried Should Homeowners Be About Heavy Winds on Their Roof? 2560 1707 admin

New York weather has been wild, with sun then rain then wind and then back to sun again. As of this writing, it is about 80 degrees, and then two days from now it is going to be 58 degrees and pouring rain. This has been an unusual weather season for NYC. During this time,…

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Get Your Renovation Work Completed in the Offseason

Get Your Renovation Work Completed in the Offseason 2560 1516 admin

It may not seem like it yet, but we’re inches away from spring, and only a few short months away from summer. Spring, summer, and into early fall are typically the busiest times of year for home renovations. There are many reasons for this, including more people moving to new homes (more people move when…

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What Situations Is a Retrofit Window Installation the Wrong Choice?

What Situations Is a Retrofit Window Installation the Wrong Choice? 1000 667 admin

There is more than one way to install a window. That is why it is so important to consider your options, especially with regards to retrofit or full frame. Retrofit window installation, where new window units are inserted into existing frames, is a popular choice for homeowners seeking efficiency upgrades with minimal disruption. However, this…

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What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Waterfall Islands in Your Kitchen Renovation?

What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Waterfall Islands in Your Kitchen Renovation? 2560 1706 admin

Adding or replacing an island in your kitchen is a great way to give your kitchen even more functional space *AND* a beautiful visual element that makes your kitchen look nicer. Kitchen islands can actually add value to the kitchen considerably, helping it look different from emptier, less visually appealing, less functional kitchens. But the…

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