Have Some Family Fun During Your Spring Break

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Spring is almost here! For many, this time of the year means a trip to some remote beach to enjoy the nice warm sun! However, if you’re like most families, that may not be in the budget this year. And that’s okay! That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take that time off and enjoy the changing temperatures. Here are some great things you can do on your very own Spring Break at home! Even better, these are family-fun activities! Start a

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Beware of Leaks around Roof Boots

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There is a potentially dangerous and costly problem lurking in our neighborhoods. It has to do with what we call “roof boots.” They are the coverings that go over the vent pipes that stick out of your roof. Many of them have been allowing rain and melted snow to leak into homes. Every home has plumbing vent pipes. These pipes run up from a kitchen or bathroom and out through your roof. The problems arise when the coverings around these

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Tips for Safe Winter Driving

Winter Driving

Schneider Roofing and Remodeling isn’t just concerned with your safety in the home – we want you to be safe all the time! With all the cold temperatures and plenty of precipitation during these winter months, driving the roads can be treacherous! Be prepared if you get stranded for any period of time by having a winter driving kit. Here are some suggested items that your kit should contain: Bag of sand or salt (or kitty litter) Traction mats Snow

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Keep Warm When It’s Cold Outside!

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With all this cold weather, I can’t help but put this out there for all of you! Here’s a great winter recipe that will take less than an hour to make! Ingredients • 3 ½ cups potatoes, peeled and diced • 1/3 cup diced celery • 1/3 cup finely chopped onion • ¾ cup diced cooked ham • 3 ¼ cups water • 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules • ½ teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon ground pepper • 5 tablespoons

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The Time-Value of a Roof Inspection

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Only Two Hours of Your Time Consider for a moment what you spend a couple of hours doing: two hours watching a movie, more than a few hours going to a sporting event with the family, a couple hours window shopping at the mall, etc. If you’re like a lot people these days, you spend two hours surfing the Web! These are all activities that most people don’t think twice about spending a few hours doing. Keeping that in mind,

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Your Roof Ventilation

Few things are more misunderstood about the home than attic ventilation. In essence, all ventilation is about circulating air to keep it fresh and to reduce moisture levels. The American Institute of Architects estimates that 90 percent of homes in the United States have unacceptably high levels of moisture. Understanding whether your home could benefit from some form of attic ventilation might just be a roof-saver. If you haven’t had a roofer inspect your roof carefully in a while, it

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Helpful Roofing Consumer Hint

When something breaks in your home, it catches you off guard. You’re irritated and upset. You immediately start looking for a service company to help you. Maybe you ask a friend or family member for a reference. You hope that the service technician is truthful and won’t take advantage of you, but how can you know for sure? Be sure the technician provides you with an upfront price BEFORE work begins—and there shouldn’t be any “convenience” charges that they don’t

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Extend the Life of Your Roof

Roof Ventilation

You count on your roof to protect your family from the nasty weather, and it seems to be doing its job…. After all, you don’t notice any leaks! What you may not realize is your roof is prematurely aging. The roof you expected to last several years may be withering away… and you just haven’t noticed it yet. In fact, your roof’s lifespan could be cut in half! In the fall and winter months, the temperatures outside begin to drop,

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Roofing Repair Expert

Roofing Repair Expert

Save thousands of dollars by pushing off a new roof and instead repair your old roof, allowing it to last years longer! It’s an all too common occurrence. You know there’s something wrong with your roof. Maybe you have discolored patches, algae or moss buildup, loose or  missing shingles, exposed nail, or maybe even a loose gutter. You search online and call a roofer and schedule an appointment. The contractor says he’ll send someone by to take a look at

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