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Here Are Some Great Ways To Improve Your Home
Whether or not you live in a house, a condominium, apartment or even a trailer, making
improvements to your residence is always a good idea. Yet, if you are unsure what projects to
undertake or how to go about them, it's good to have a few ideas and insights before you get started.
If you want the look of granite countertops in the kitchen but do not want to spend thousands of
dollars on them, consider using granite tiles. When laid properly, high quality granite tiles can give
you the granite a countertop for about 15 percent of what a granite slab countertops cost.
Roofing
Roofing
Suppose you are planning to replace your roof and are considering using either shingles or metal
roofing. Which is best? You need to take into account the pitch of the roof. Either material will work on
a steep pitch, but for a low pitch roof you should use metal roofing. Shingles will always leak.
Metal roofing can be made of many different types of metals. Some of the choices you have when
deciding are steel, zinc, copper, stainless steel, and alumninum. All of these have their pros and cons
and you should look into each one of them to make an informed decision.
Gutters
To save money on later projects, hold onto even your used equipment which still serves a purpose.
For example, leftover drywall or putty may be useful if you ever need to patch a hole. Even seemingly
"done" items like used paint rollers can find a second purpose; their long handles and narrow
dimensions make them perfect for clearing gutters.
If you notice icicles or an ice jam in your rain gutters over the winter, you have a real problem on your
hands. If the snow on your roof melts and builds up in frozen rain gutters, it can back up under your
shingles and damage your roof. Call someone in to check both the rain gutters and the roof come
spring.
Use an old, dirty paint roller to clean the gutters on your house. The old paint roller that you have
deemed unusable will quickly and easily clean your dirty gutters. Attach the roller to an extended
handle. Then simply remove debris and leaves by sliding it along the gutter.
If you notice icicles or an ice jam in your rain gutters over the winter, you have a real problem on your
hands. If the snow on your roof melts and builds up in frozen rain gutters, it can back up under your
shingles and damage your roof. Call someone in to check both the rain gutters and the roof come

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Chimneys
Downspouts, gutters and chimneys often do not get the attention they deserve in an annual
maintenance schedule. It is important to inspect these aspects of your home to make sure they are
functioning properly, and to make any necessary repairs. Maintenance such as chimney sweeping,
gutter cleaning and checking downspouts will prevent costly damage from leaks or water damage that
you may not notice until it is too late.
Isn't creating your own home improvement job fun? As you have seen in this article, there are a lot of
ways this can be done and no two techniques or products will yield the same results. There are also
lots of customizable options that can work with your home and budget.
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