Excel Home Improvement Blog

What’s the Best Way to Maintain Siding On My Home?

April 14, 2023

Curb appeal is essential to increasing property value. The outside of your home is the first impression guests see, so it’s important to keep it looking sharp! Maintaining the siding…

The Basic Elements of a Residential Roof

April 4, 2023

If you don’t know your roof deck from your underlayment, you are not alone. Most homeowners don’t know much about the roofs over their heads except that when their roofs…

The Effects of Snow and Ice on Your Residential Roof

March 3, 2023

Ever try to control Mother Nature? It never ends well. When living in a climate that is susceptible to harsh winter weather, such as in Michigan, chances are you can…

The Importance of Siding for Your Home

February 24, 2023

Unless you’re deeply into real estate, home improvement, or construction, the topic of siding may be foreign to you. You may be wondering whether keeping up with your home’s siding…

Signs of a Bad Roofing Installation

February 9, 2023

When it comes to the roof on your home, proper installation is crucial for ensuring it will last for many years and protect your home from the elements. Unfortunately, not…

Types of Roof Vents

January 13, 2023

You know its time to replace your roof vents or at least schedule an inspection when they are leaking, broken or missing. Roof vents are responsible for allowing air circulation…

Time to Replace Your Roof Vents?

January 6, 2023

Roof vents can last for as long as 25 years, though this is dependent on the type of roofing material you have and how well it’s maintained. If your roof…

Benefits of a Pitched Roof for Your Home

December 27, 2022

Pitched roofs provide homes with distinctive appeal. Most people associate them with houses rather than commercial buildings, which usually employ flat roofing systems. As a result, the image of pitched…

Signs its Time to Replace Your Home’s Siding

December 20, 2022

You and your family see it every day, but when it comes to home improvement priorities, it doesn’t always come first on the list. It’s your home’s siding. And while…

Signs of Roof Flashing Failure

November 30, 2022

In order for flashing to do its job and keep moisture out of your home, make sure you are using the right materials. Here are some examples of roof flashing…