Exterior Remodeling

What is a bulkhead? What is a seawall? Are they the same thing? Can they be used interchangeably in a conversation? These are some thoughts that flow through a new waterfront property owner’s head. The answers to them are quite simple, but the bulkhead vs. seawall comparison gets more complicated. They might sound similar, but The post How to Decide Between Bulkhead vs. Seawall for Your Waterfront Property first appeared on Exterior Remodeling Market.

The refrigerator hums back to life. Down the hall, the digital clocks blink an hour behind. Somewhere in the house, a sump pump kicks on after six hours of silence. That first restart is usually when a homeowner starts researching whole home generator installation. Questions start while the lights are still flickering. A whole home The post Whole Home Generator Installation in South Orange, NJ: Process, Timeline, and Cost first appeared on Exterior Remodeling Market.

The breaker tripping every time the microwave and toaster run simultaneously is definitely annoying, but it’s also the harbinger of a deeper issue. Your panel is likely running out of space, so it might be time for an electrical panel upgrade. Replacing or expanding the breaker panel can increase the amperage from 60 or 100 The post Signs Your Home Needs an Electrical Panel Upgrade first appeared on Exterior Remodeling Market.

The aftermath of a major storm is always a gamble. Did it leave destruction and debris in its wake, or did your property come out unscathed? That’s the question a storm damage inspection can answer, even if you’re leaning toward one outcome or the other. Having the gutters, siding, windows, attic, and foundation thoroughly checked The post What Does a Storm Damage Inspection Check For? first appeared on Exterior Remodeling Market.

Quick Answer If your garage door is off track, stop using the opener immediately and keep people, pets, and vehicles away from the door. An off-track garage door may have damaged rollers, bent tracks, loose hardware, or a cable problem, and forcing it open or closed can make the damage worse. Minor roller misalignment may The post How to Stop a Garage Door Off Track From Getting Worse first appeared on Exterior Remodeling Market.

That first September-October taste of cold weather triggers most homeowners to start thinking about a chimney inspection. But when they call, they find that every chimney service in the area is booked at least two to three weeks out. Anything that needs repair before Halloween or Thanksgiving will have to wait. None of that pressure The post Why Summer Is the Best Time to Schedule a Chimney Inspection first appeared on Exterior Remodeling Market.

Most people see outdoor spigots and oversimplify the process. You mount a faucet on the wall, connect it to a pipe, and call it a day. But that’s a reductive way of looking at it due to the variables involved. One such variable is the hose bib installation, a plumbing fixture that penetrates an exterior The post What Homeowners Need to Know About Hose Bib Installation first appeared on Exterior Remodeling Market.

The front steps are one of those things that never seems urgent until it is. For older adults in Woodbridge, NJ, exterior stairs are among the most common spots for serious outdoor falls. Homes built in the 1960s and 1970s often have the exact conditions that make this worse. Wooden treads have softened over the The post Outdoor Handrail Installation for Woodbridge, NJ Seniors: What to Fix Before a Fall Happens first appeared on Exterior Remodeling Market.

The front door is not always the safest part of getting home. In Essex County, the path from the driveway to the entrance can include cracked concrete, uneven joints, and surfaces worn smooth by years of freeze and thaw cycles. These are not minor cosmetic problems. They are surface conditions that make a short walk The post Concrete Walkway Resurfacing: What Essex County Homeowners Need to Know When a Senior Lives at Home first appeared on Exterior Remodeling Market.

Garage door insulation sounds like one of those things with universal benefits. Most homeowners assume it’s worth the extra costs in all situations, but that’s not always the case. The practical value of insulating a garage door depends on several factors, like the local climate, and most importantly, whether the garage is attached or detached. The post Are Insulated Garage Doors Worth the Extra Cost? first appeared on Exterior Remodeling Market.