Insulating Your Oakland County Home
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Insulating Your Oakland County Home

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Insulating Your Oakland County Home

With temperatures in the 50s here in Michigan, you can feel winter coming. In order to keep your home warm this winter, while saving on your energy bills, you should insulate your roof. Depending on your level of expertise, you may want to hire a professional to do this for you. If you feel you can handle it, here's a step-by-step guide for insulating your roof. 1. Choose Insulation You may not know it, but you have choices when it comes to insulation. You can go with recycled insulation which is a green alternative. Then there's the most common, blanket [...]

Jim2022-09-28T14:55:22-04:00Categories: Insulation|Tags: Oakland County|

Choose the Right Shingle and Siding Combination in Livonia, Michigan
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Choose the Right Shingle and Siding Combination in Livonia, Michigan

Roofing, Siding

Choose the Right Shingle and Siding Combination in Livonia, Michigan

If you're renovating the outside of your home, it can be a lot of work. There are many decisions to make, such as windows, roof type, and color. It's work to pull together the outside of the home. So today we want to help by giving you tips for choosing the right shingle and siding combination. 1. See what works in your neighborhood One of the easiest ways to get a matching shingle and siding combination is to peek at your neighbor's homes. Drive through the neighborhood and see if there are any combinations that strike you. Don't be afraid [...]

Jim2022-09-28T14:56:38-04:00Categories: Roofing, Siding|Tags: Livonia, Wayne County|

5 Ways to Make Your Michigan Roof Energy Efficient
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5 Ways to Make Your Michigan Roof Energy Efficient

Roofing

5 Ways to Make Your Michigan Roof Energy Efficient

In today’s economy, lowering everyday expenses is big on everyone’s mind. We at Martino Home Improvements understand this and want to help. So here are a few tips for making your roof energy efficient. 1. Color Your Shingles In warm climates, light shingles will reflect light and ultraviolet waves to keep your home cool. In cold climates, dark shingles will help keep your home heated. Here in Michigan, we tend to swing back and forth between hot and cold with the seasons. This means that you have a choice to make. If your heating bill tends to be more [...]

Jim2022-10-12T09:15:15-04:00Categories: Roofing|

Stamped Concrete in Royal Oak, MI
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Stamped Concrete in Royal Oak, MI

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Stamped Concrete in Royal Oak, MI

Do you like your concrete plain or stamped? What's that? You don't know what stamped concrete is? Allow us to explain. What is stamped concrete? Stamped concrete is a concrete with patterns and textures. What happens is, you pour a slab of concrete for your driveway, sidewalk or whatever you're creating and then you impress the pattern or texture on it before it dries. It's pretty cool and it's starting to catch on. You can make the concrete look like cobblestone, brick, wood, etc. Pigment can even be added to further mimic the look you're going for. How does it [...]

Jim2022-09-28T14:57:34-04:00Categories: Concrete|Tags: Oakland County, Royal Oak Roofing and Siding Company|

4 Ways to Keep the Heat in this Fall/Winter in Troy, MI
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4 Ways to Keep the Heat in this Fall/Winter in Troy, MI

Insulation, Windows

4 Ways to Keep the Heat in this Fall/Winter in Troy, MI

It's been chilly here in Michigan for the past couple days, a reminder that fall is on its way in and soon after that, winter. We've talked about saving on your energy bills by buying energy efficient windows. Now we want to give you some less costly tips on preparing your windows for the cold months ahead, while saving money. Cover Up One of the simplest things that you can do retain the heat in your home is to cover your drafty windows up. You can do this by buying a heavy clear plastic sheet and taping it on [...]

Jim2022-09-28T14:58:31-04:00Categories: Insulation, Windows|Tags: Oakland County, Troy|

How to Estimate Amount of Shingles Needed for New Roof
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How to Estimate Amount of Shingles Needed for New Roof

Roofing

How to Estimate Amount of Shingles Needed for New Roof

There's nothing worse than being smack dab in the middle of a home improvement project and running out of supplies. You have to stop what you're doing and head back to the hardware store covered in dirt, wasting more time when you just want to be done and crack a beer. Problems like this can ruin the joy of building something yourself. So, to prevent this problem we're going to go through how to estimate the amount of shingles you need for your roofing job. Calculating Quantity You can buy roof shingles by the bundle or by the square. [...]

Jim2022-09-28T14:59:48-04:00Categories: Roofing|

What Type of Driveway Is Right for Your Macomb County Home?
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What Type of Driveway Is Right for Your Macomb County Home?

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What Type of Driveway Is Right for Your Macomb County Home?

As a homeowner, you may be faced with home maintenance and upkeep issues that are unfamiliar to you. After all, unless you work in the home improvement or construction field, you've never been educated on windows, siding, driveways and the like. Today, we want to go through your options when it comes to redoing your driveway. Whether you bought a fixer upper home or find that your old driveway is falling apart, we can help you choose what construction material to go with for your new driveway. Concrete Driveway Concrete is a fairly obvious choice for redoing your driveway. [...]

Jim2022-09-28T15:01:41-04:00Categories: Concrete|Tags: Clinton Township, Macomb County, Sterling Heights, Warren|

Windows for Curb Appeal in Birmingham, MI
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Windows for Curb Appeal in Birmingham, MI

Windows

Windows for Curb Appeal in Birmingham, MI

Windows affect your home's curb appeal and can impact the overall aesthetic of your home. So, if it's time to replace your windows, take a while to look at the different types of windows available and how they'll change your homes look. Below we go over three types of windows and their appeal. Double Hung Windows Double hung windows are made of two halves that move up and down the frame. They allow for varied ventilation and and capture the natural temperature outside and bring it in. While this may not be the best option in Michigan where the [...]

Jim2022-09-28T15:04:28-04:00Categories: Windows|Tags: Birmingham, Oakland County|

Oakland County Fall Roofing Guide
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Oakland County Fall Roofing Guide

Roofing

Oakland County Fall Roofing Guide

The cool weekend here in Rochester Hills, Michigan had us thinking about fall roofing. Autumn brings with it plenty of falling leaves and the occasionally rain which can effect you're roof. This is also the last season here in Michigan where you can get on your roof to inspect it before the winter snow and ice make it too dangerous. So here is our fall roofing guide to get your prepared for the long winter ahead. Regular Gutter and Downspout Cleaning Fall leaves are beautiful to look at but bad news for your roof once they start falling. You'll want [...]

Jim2022-09-28T15:05:38-04:00Categories: Roofing|Tags: Oakland County|

Pros and Cons of Slider Windows in Oakland County, Michigan
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Pros and Cons of Slider Windows in Oakland County, Michigan

Windows

Pros and Cons of Slider Windows in Oakland County, Michigan

Slider windows open up by sliding horizontally on the window frame and can be a great choice for brightening a room. However there's more to them than looks. Below we go over the pros and cons of slider windows. Easy Maintenance Slider windows are made up of fewer parts than conventional windows. This makes them not only cost-effective, but low-maintenance. Durable Slider windows don't rely on springs and pulleys to function, like normal windows do. So you don't have to worry about these parts failing over time. Not to mention, slider windows usually use a window glazing, making them even [...]

Jim2022-09-28T15:06:30-04:00Categories: Windows|Tags: Oakland County|

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