Wheaton Home Remodeling

There are a surprising number of things to be aware of when having your driveway paved.
A question that not enough people are asking is this:
Is driveway drainage planning important?
In short, YES!
Here’s why:
With improper drainage, water is allowed to flow towards your home, and that's a big no-no – this could be catastrophic to the integrity of your home if left untreated.
So when you are getting your driveway done, be absolutely sure that you have a professional make a plan for you – so that you can go with the flow!
If you are in need of a driveway drainage plan, give us a call and we’ll be happy to help keep your home safe :)

I’m trying to insulate the house asbestos I can!

Ok… Sorry about that.

You’ve heard of asbestos, the carcinogenic material commonly used as insulation – at least until they discovered its adverse effects in the 1970s [x over eyes emoji]

Thankfully, it was phased out and we’ve switched to a much safer option – fiberglass.

But, before that, what were people using to insulate their homes?

Both the ancient Egyptians and the Vikings used to stuff mud bricks in their walls to trap in the heat.

In the middle ages, many houses used a mixture of mud and straw – they had leveled up in the insulation game.

But, interestingly enough, it was the ancient Greeks who first started using a more modern form of insulation, the infamous asbestos.

Asbestos actually translates to “inextinguishable” – they were fascinated by its resistance to fire.

So before you start making mud bricks for your house, consider buying some batts of fiberglass insulation – and keep your family warm and safe through the winter months!

When we were kids, we thought the insulation in our walls was cotton candy.

Thankfully our parents told us not to take a bite!

Many of us have never given it a second thought since. But if you are a homeowner, it could be worth your while…

So let's pack our brains tight with some insulation information.

Obviously, insulation is what keeps the heat trapped inside our homes.

We measure the effectiveness of insulation with something called “R-value”. The higher the value, the more resistant it is to heat – and the more insulated your house will be.

An improperly insulated home can cost you greatly in energy bills…

So make sure that when you are insulating your home, you get the good stuff – and dont forget to pack it tight!

From clay tiles, to thatch, to shingles – the evolution of the roof is a fascinating subject.

Owing to our choice for materials, homeowners today don’t suffer as many leaky roofs as our medieval counterparts, but that doesn’t mean they don’t happen at all…

If you’re noticing a little drip where it doesn’t belong, don’t hesitate to let us know – we’ll be there on the double to plug that leak!
Give us a call (or TEXT!) and we’ll get you taken care of right!
(215) 372-5797

How does a stain like that even get on the ceiling?

No, no, it wasn't a wild party with your eccentric neighbors – it was a water stain!

Regardless, it's not very pleasing to the eye.

But don't reach for that bucket of paint – there is still hope for a quick fix!

Mix up some water and bleach, 1 part bleach for every 10 parts water, and spray the mixture on the stain.

Wait 2 days, and see what happens…

Happy spraying! :)