Guides

Maintenance

• A Year-Round Checklist for the Outside of the House Four short walks a year catch most exterior problems while they are still maintenance, not replacements.
• Do New Windows and Siding Change Resale Value? Buyers pay to avoid a project, not to refund your upgrade. New cladding and windows can help a sale. They rarely return the full invoice.
• How People Pay for Exterior Work Cash, a loan, an insurance claim, and a phased repair are different tools. The expensive mistake is financing a scope you would not have chosen in cash.
• What to Photograph After a Storm Dated photos of the roof, the ceilings, and the debris help an insurance conversation. They also keep you from hiring the first person who knocks.