Home Tips – Page 2 – Vanguard
Animal Damage: Be Aware!
As the world comes alive again in spring, so do all the creepers and crawlers that can wreak havoc on your home’s roof. Beyond the obvious culprits, the destructive termites, insects like bees and small mammals like bats can also cause cause serious harm to your home if left unchecked.…
3 Important Factors for Roof Color Choice
Nearing the season of spring cleaning, you might be deciding to do a major overhaul on your home. If it’s time to begin again with your roof, you’ll need to make a lot of decisions. While certainly not the most important consideration for your home’s roof, the color will be…
Posted on January 31, 2020 August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert
5 Warning Signs of a Leaky Roof
Vigilance is often the key to home longevity. If you pay careful attention to your roof, you can spot issues often before they become too severe. Here are five warning signs of a leaky roof. If you notice any one of these issues, contact us at Vanguard. Active Drips This…
Posted on November 27, 2019 August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert
3 Reasons Not to Repair Your Roof Yourself
Vanguard has posted several articles about the importance of house maintenance, especially regular care for your home’s roof (see here, here, and here). Attention to your home’s number one line of defense against the elements will help to insure that your whole house will last a long time. Anything beyond…
Posted on June 28, 2019 August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert
The Importance of Effective Roof Ventilation
The calendar officially rolls over to summer in late June. That rising heat coupled with humidity can present major long-term problems for structures without adequate roof ventilation. Read on for more information about the importance of effective roof ventilation. What Is Roof Ventilation? Roof ventilation allows for air exchange: outside…
The Importance of Flashing to Your Home
Properly installed flashing is crucial to your home’s long life. It’s a component that is hardly noticeable, but plays a vital role in keeping damaging water out of your house. What Is Flashing? Flashing is a thin strip of waterproof material. This material is placed at parts of a construction…
Posted on March 29, 2019 August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert
Inspecting Your Vinyl Siding
This month we continue our look at some home maintenance issues that are common for houses. As we’ve shown in our spotlights on roofs and windows, casting an inspector’s eye on a home’s features can help you improve your home’s value if you’re an owner and can alert you to…
Inspecting Your Home’s Windows
Whether you’re buying a home, selling a home, or planning to remain in your home for a long time to come, it pays to think like a home inspector. Buyers who know what to look for as they tour a house on the market can save a lot of headache…
Creating Curb Appeal in a Seller’s Market
It’s a seller’s market. Based on the basic laws of supply and demand, there just aren’t enough homes for sale right now. This means it’s a great time to sell, because there is huge competition over properties. Asking prices are being met, or exceeded, and buyers are not pushing back…
Posted on December 28, 2018 August 31, 2021 by Molly Gilbert by Molly Gilbert
Deck the Roof: Tips for Safe Roof Decorating
After you’ve decked the halls with boughs of holly, it’s time to string up the lights for some roof decorating. Part of the magic of the holiday season is the bright and colorful twinkle of a house trimmed with lights. Follow these tips to create a magical, safe, and secure…