Springtime brings warmer weather, but it also brings rain. Moderate temperatures, overcast skies and days of precipitation are a recipe for mold and mildew growth (yuck!) Bothered by mold on surfaces that aren’t getting much sunlight? There’s a paint product for that. Zinsser Mold-Killing Primer Rustoleum’s Zinsser primer is the only product on the market that claims to kill – …
Read Full ArticleSpring and summer reveal the ravages of severe weather on your home. UV light, insects and other pests, age, materials’ expansion and contraction, water and moisture can also deteriorate your home’s exterior. And there’s no place more revealing of Mother Nature’s damage than your home’s siding and trim, which includes your soffit and fascia. How can you quickly spot this …
Read Full ArticleSpraying vs. rolling vs. brushing … which technique is preferable? With all the paint options and application methods on the market today come many schools of thought. The real answer is, there is no simple answer. It depends. Before picking up your paint tools, it’s important to ask yourself some basic questions, such as: “What look am I attempting to …
Read Full Article20 years of gutter installations has made Jason Phillips a Gutter Guru of sorts. After seeing myriads of system failures and successes, he has formed strong opinions of gutter guards. Phillips states, “Some gutter covers are mostly hype and can even cause water damage or roofing warranty issues, while other gutter guards lessen headaches, save time and money and even …
Read Full ArticlePlano, Texas (March 16, 2021) – Jason Phillips, CEO and President of Phillips Home Improvements, is proud to be selected as the newest board member for Better Business Bureau Serving North Central Texas. Phillips was chosen as a finalist two years running in the coveted BBB Torch Award for Ethics and in 2019 won the esteemed award in the Small …
Read Full ArticleFast fashion. Smartphones. College textbooks. More and more these days, products are designed to fail. It’s true even in the construction and home services industry. Consider all the houses built with flat roofs. Who in the world would look at a flat roof, originally designed for desert climates, and decide to use it in high-rain areas like Dallas-Fort Worth? Flat …
Read Full ArticleOnce a storm has blown through your neighborhood, you may experience any or all of the following: Light streaming through your roof Hear water dripping from above See water seeping through your ceiling or down your walls Notice dark or yellow spots on the ceiling Notice missing roof shingles or shingles on the ground Notice sand-like shingle granules on the …
Read Full ArticleIt’s a no-brainer that the shifting clay soils of Dallas Fort-Worth’s Blackland Prairie require an effective gutter system to evacuate water away from your home to prevent erosion and stress on your foundation. And everyone knows that it’s equally important to keep gutters free of debris, such as leaves, pine needles, twigs, birds’ nests and toys, since clogged gutters lead …
Read Full ArticleThe biggest obstacle homeowners face when looking to repair or replace their roof is choosing the right roofing company. After your home has taken a beating from a damaging storm, quickly returning to normal by acquiring the necessary roof repairs is essential to peace of mind. But homeowners should be wary of choosing the first company who knocks on their …
Read Full ArticleIf your roof is over a decade old, you’re probably wondering whether it needs to be replaced. How often and how soon should you consider replacing it? Finding answers to these questions can be challenging and many times the answers you need aren’t all in one place. Did you know that YOU can perform a preliminary inspection for roof damage …
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