Protect Your Home with Caulking

Caulking has many uses and can also refer to the application of flexible sealing compounds to close up gaps in buildings and other structures against water, air, dust, insects, or as a component in firestopping. In the tunnelling industry, caulking refers to the...

Caulking and Sealing Your Home

  Caulking is used to keep water from entering where it is not wanted.  Outside your home caulking can be used at wood trim, windows, doors and electric and cable penetrations.  Inside your home caulking is used at painted trim, countertop backsplashes,...

Lead Paint Hazard in your Home

Lead is more dangerous to children because: Babies and young children often put their hands and other objects in their mouths. These objects can have lead dust on them. Children’s growing bodies absorb more lead. Children’s brains and nervous systems are...

Doors and Windows for Your New Home

When selecting doors for energy efficiency, it’s important to first consider their energy-performance ratings in relation to the local climate and home’s design. This will help narrow the selection. New exterior doors often fit and insulate better than...