February 2012
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When Is It Worth Remodeling Your Home For A Higher...
Updated kitchens, pretty and functional bathrooms, and classy curb appeal still rank high on the list of renovations that lure homebuyers.
But today’s soft housing market conditions demand that homeowners carefully consider projects in order to get an attractive return on their investment.
Homeowners should conduct a cost analysis of their remodeling budget and pay close attention to...
June 2011
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UPDATE 06-28-2011
Hello everyone. Everything is moving along very smoothly now and we at Seashore Construction Corp would like to thank you for cooperating with us so well during this project.
Buildings #28, #29, & #32 are now complete and we are currently working on Building #30. Next week will be Building #31 - weather permitting.
Thanks again and have a great 4th of July weeekend!
October 2010
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Painting roofs white promoted as way to fight...
NEW YORK (AP) — Herb Van Gent points his infrared gun at a square of still unpainted gray shingle and clicks the trigger. He gets an immediate temperature reading: 143 degrees and rising. Then he aims it 5 feet away to a square of roof I have just painted: 98 degrees and decreasing.
He smiles.
“A 45-degree difference and we’re only on the first coat,” he says. That means it...
September 2010
2 posts
A Recent Review Of Our Work Angie's List
Description Of Work:
Tore off 2 layers of asphalt roofing down to wood decking. They installed 30lb. asphalt felt paper underlayment to entire roof area. Installed GAF Weatherwatch ice and water shield to all valleys and low pitch areas of roof. Installed new flashings to all plumbing pipes. Installed C 3 1/2 “aluminum edge metal to perimeter of roof. Installed GAF Weather Blocker starter...
10 Things Home Builders Won't Tell You
1. “I’ll build your house on marshmallow.”
Population growth and urban sprawl mean there’s not much residential land left in many areas these days—and what there is may not be ideal. Shortly after John Duffy and his family moved into their $234,000 home in Highlands Ranch, Colo., long cracks started showing up in the walls and the porch started pulling away from the house. After badgering his...
August 2010
2 posts
Say Goodbye to The McMansion
The American home is shrinking. Toll the bell for the McMansion.
After years of growth, the Census Bureau recently reported that median new home size fell to 2,135 square feet in 2009 after peaking at more than 2,300 earlier in the decade.
“Home buyers are asking for less, cutting back on options and reducing square footage,” said Steven Pace of the North Carolina-based Pace...
Not all remodeling pays off when you sell your...
With the housing market still on pause and the kids about to head back to school, some owners are thinking about fall home-improvement projects. May as well enjoy a spruce-upandadd value to my home, right? The answer is: it depends. Home buyer attitudes have changed since the recession hit, agents say, with an emphasis on utility, rather than opulence. Buyers in some regions can get such good...
July 2010
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The 4 Most Vulnerable Areas Of Your Roof
Today’s post was written by Steve Meltz,owner of Juff’s Roofing, and also a roof repair company. Both are based in the Toronto area. Steve’s expertise is in solving roof drainage issues, ventilation and mold related problems in roofs and attics. Steve is a master shingle applicator, quality master on the Professional Advisory council for Major Roofing Manufacturers, and a member of...
May 2010
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How to Tell if You May Need a New Roof
How often do you look at your roof?
Inspecting your roof regularly and making little fixes as needed can prevent some costly repairs down the road — and keep those raindrops from falling on your head. There’s another benefit, too: Keeping your roof in good condition will also be a big plus if you decide to sell your home.
Take it from the top So, what should you look for when...
April 2010
2 posts
Spring Cleaning
Opening windows to let in fresh air, removing dust from ceiling fans, eaves and from behind furniture, cleaning out the mudroom and storing away winter gear; these are all done during spring cleaning. While a homeowner’s thoughts may turn next to landscaping, gardening and flower beds, it’s important not to forget the home’s exterior. Check for and prevent damage after the long winter and spring...
Extreme Record Weather in NJ
In the last six months, NJ has seen record extreme amounts of heat, cold, and precipitation. Whether you’re preparing your home for the upcoming record setting hurricane season or still trying to recover from Mother Nature’s fury during the winter & spring, Seashore Construction has got you covered. Read below for more info on these new record numbers.
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AccuWeather.com reports with...
March 2010
5 posts
Why the first-time homebuyer tax credit will be...
The New York Times reports that ”After several disastrous months for home sales across the country, when volume dropped by 23%, the pace appears to be picking up again.”
The reason? The first-time home-buyer tax credit is set to expire on April 30, and people are moving quickly to take advantage. But here’s the problem: If you look at it objectively, it would be an absolute...
Forbes: Top Ways to Increase the Value of Your...
As the real estate market softens, what can Americans do to still get the best price for their homes? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, with 1.2 million homes for sale in the first quarter of 2003, a 4% increase over the same quarter last year, the competition among sellers is stiff. So how do homeowners give their properties an edge? One way is to increase the value of their home. In some...
The Benefits of Solar Panels on Your Home
With all of the advancements in technology happening, people are sometimes too busy to pay attention to what really matters and provides benefits for the users. The use of solar panels which produces solar energy for example, the technology of solar panels allows the conversion of sunlight to solar energy for home, used to operate almost everything in your home. These solar panels turn the...
Future Looking Brighter For Builders
It’s been a rough few years for home builders. With the decline of the economy in general and the explosion of the housing bubble in particular, the home building industry has been one of the hardest hit in the recession. But now, finally, things are starting to improve.
Builders across the country are reporting higher order rates, fewer cancellations and less write-downs than they’ve been...
Finding A Reputable Contractor Can Save You Money!...
If you’re like me, your home is your baby. You wouldn’t hire the first babysitter that you found in an ad without first asking some questions and doing a little research, would you? So why do the same with your home?
When you hire out a contractor to do work on your home, you want things done right and at a reasonable price. Over the years, I’ve seen a number of people get screwed by hiring a...
January 2010
2 posts
Tax Credits for Homeowners
Special federal tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements and appliances can help drive down the cost of many home-renovation projects, depending on eligibility under IRS rules. Here are some of the programs available; for more information, go towww.EnergySavers.gov/taxcredits.
Approved energy-efficient roofing, heating and ventilation systems, insulation,...
Why Homeowners Are Raising the Roof (Via WSJ)
People who refrained from splurging on big home-improvement projects during the housing boom are reaping the rewards now.
Chandra and Kim Sobieski of Cat Spring, Texas, hold a photo of what their house looked like before it was remodeled. The couple saved about $80,000 by postponing the project.
Depending on the region and the job, some homeowners are paying as much as 20% less for...
September 2009
2 posts
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