Simple Things To Do in Spring to Keep Your Home In Great Working Order

Spring is the perfect time to give your home some much-needed maintenance after the harsh winter weather and the above freezing temperatures are sticking around. Taking some time to perform simple inspections and tweaks can help you maintain your home in good working order, prolong your mechanical systems, and avoid costly repairs in the future. […]

What Problems do I Look for as a Replacement Windows Inspector?

I am often asked by home owners what do I look for that indicates replacement windows are needed.  So I decided to share with our greater Pittsburgh community some of the stronger signs to keep an eye on.  As a side note, I am not trying to make a quick “sale”, but I wanted to answer a very […]

How to Read Window Energy Performance Labels

Know Your Window Performance Labels All new and replacement windows have a government mandated performance sticker that shows you the windows U-Factor, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, Visible Transmittance, Air Leakage, Condensation Resistance and some windows can have even more.  It is very important to learn these values as they may save you a lot of […]

Home Owner Maintenance Tips – Avoiding The Big Expenses

There are many things you can do to improve the health of your home and minimize or avoid incurring repair bills.  Our Pittsburgh and Monroeville area is exposed to all sorts of extreme weather conditions ranging from freezing winters to incredibly hot and humid summers.  Often we stay indoors where the temperature remains relatively comfy at […]