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Ice Dams: What did I do to deserve this?!?!?!
If you live in the Great Lakes region of the country, I’m sure you’ve experienced this. Heavy snow falls when the temps are nearest to freezing. It thaws again when the temps are above 32 degrees, or the sun starts shining again. In a cycle of freeze and thaw, often...
A primer on windows. What should you buy, and how much of a difference will it make?
The most common questions we get asked here at Hollingsworth Home Improvement regarding new windows are, “What kind of windows should I buy?” and “How much of a difference will new windows make for my home?” The answer to those questions are best answered by a...
What you need to know about re-siding your home
As you walk around your home, you’ve noticed your siding is starting to look too shabby to ignore. Before the neighbors start talking, you decide to call a few siding contractors and get estimates to re-side the home. Your goal is to get at least three bids, compare...
Attic Ventilation: What you need to know, and what your contractor should too!
Roof ventilation is one of the most important aspects to consider in any roofing or siding project. Poor ventilation can cause your shingles to deteriorate faster, lowering the value of your home and the investment you make when hiring a remodeling contractor. Humid...
The Contractor’s Dirty Little Secret
The Contractor’s Dirty Little Secret, Top Pro Tips on How to Hire a Contractor So you’re embarking on a home improvement or repair project. Where do you get started? Many informative organizations can help you along in your quest to get bids from several reputable...
Project Spotlight: Lindrick Court in Naperville James Hardie Siding
Earlier this week we kicked off a siding project in Naperville, Illinois on Lindrick Court. Our siding crews worked diligently to transform this home from it’s old and worn aluminum siding to gorgeous James Hardie Fiber Cement siding and trim. We also installed...
Lindrick Court Naperville
This morning’s new job start is happening on Lindrick Court in Naperville, Illinois. Our client has chosen to replace his original aluminum siding with James Hardie Fiber Cement siding and trim. We are also replacing the soffit and fascia with LP Smartside composite...
New roof in Naperville, IL
Our client in Naperville just moved into this cute ranch home June 9th, and while the windows and interior are in great shape, the roof really let it down. We were recommended to this client by his friend and insurance agent, whose home we remodeled previously. So...
How to Get the Best Value From Your Remodeling Project
Every year, thousands of respondents to surveys of homeowners who undertook all sorts of home improvement projects reveal that they were dissatisfied with the contractor they originally thought was the best choice. The most recent polls put the number at 53%. Expert...
Hail Damage Insurance Procedures
In the wake of the Spring 2012 storms, we are getting lots of phone calls from homeowners concerned about storm chasers and hail damage to their roofs & siding. We’ve developed the following guide for homeowners looking to understand the proper procedures when...
