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Being a roofing and siding contractor in Hampton Roads, Virginia has given me a chance to use alot of different tools, so I figured I would share my opinion on the tools I've used. Dollar Store Hammers and Screwdrivers One day I was in the dollar store and I saw a hammer on the shelf. I thought, ...

                                                         Aside from spending money to save money and the earth, there are a ton of things you can do in everyday life. Below are some things you already know and some you may not. The most important thing to remember is keeping a green mind set. If ...

                                         Welcome to Sunset Home Repair. We are Roofing and Siding contractors in Hampton Roads, Virginia. We also install windows, doors and decks. If you live in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Hampton or Newport News we can handle all of...

                                                 Things to consider before deck installation: - If you are planning to do a lot of cooking out your deck should be easily accessible from your kitchen. - If the deck will have a hot tub it should be close to a bedroom, bathroom, mudroom or some type...

Inspecting your own roof is fairly simple. Stand back far enough in your yard to see your roof. Depending on the pitch of the roof you may need to stand across the street or in your neighbors yard. You may also need a pair of binoculars to get a closer look at your shingles. The shingles on your ...

                         Aluminum/vinyl trim wrap - advantages and disadvantages                                                             Aluminum / vinyl trim wrap is another great way to make the exterior of your house maintenance- free. There are three basic types of trim wrap- aluminum wit...

                                                        Siding types, advantages and disadvantages. There are several types of siding you can choose for your house including but not limited to wood, vinyl, masonite and cement board.                                                               Wo...

Home-Green-Home With more and more emphasis on "Going green" we would like to provide you with some ideas for turning your home green. Installing tubular skylights- These skylights provide natural sunlight at a cheaper price than the traditional 2'x4' skylight. These skylights also provide less a...