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Dec 6, 2024 |
usnews.com | Kristen Hampshire |Onjeinika Brooks |Sarah Cain
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Sep 27, 2024 |
cnn.com | Onjeinika Brooks |Alora Bopray |Roxanne Downer
Moonstone Images/iStockphoto Experts agree that even with regular maintenance, most homes need gutter systems. But which homes can manage with gutter alternatives like rain chains, French drains, box gutters and yard grading? Do you need gutters on your home? Every expert I spoke to said gutters are essential to protect your home from standing water. However, certain gutter alternatives may also work in some cases and in climates with only a moderate amount of rain.
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Sep 26, 2024 |
cnn.com | Onjeinika Brooks |Alora Bopray |Roxanne Downer
ollikainen/iStockphoto Window manufacturers can make every window style to custom specifications, but standard window sizes exist for many styles. Home builders generate demand for standard residential window sizes by using set measurements when creating window openings. Homes built before the mid-1900s may rely more on custom-size windows, but homes constructed since then can employ both custom and standard sizes.
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Sep 26, 2024 |
cnn.com | Onjeinika Brooks |Alora Bopray |Roxanne Downer
joel-t/iStockphoto Rain chains are a unique and practical way to protect your home from rainwater. Sometimes called gutter chains, these chain links, cups or funnels move rainwater from your rooftop to the ground. In the right climate, a rain chain can be an excellent alternative to a downspout. Replacing downspouts with rain chains can also add curb appeal, help with water conservation, and be the perfect addition to your home’s gutter and gutter guard system.
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Sep 17, 2024 |
cnn.com | Onjeinika Brooks |Alora Bopray |Roxanne Downer
JulieanneBirch/iStockphoto There are several reasons to consider replacing the windows in your home. You might be a new homeowner who prefers to upgrade to modern windows and bolster energy efficiency. You might be ready to sell your home and want to increase curb appeal. Or you might have damaged windows that need repair. No matter the reason, you have window replacement options available. Window replacement types vary in labor and material costs.
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