Insulating a home, Saving on your Bills
Lowering your Bills by Investing in Home Insulation When it comes to home maintenance, making sure your home is well insulated is one of the best ways to invest your money and get an immediate return by saving energy and lowering your bills. Unless your house was built specifically with
Do you need a French drain on your property?
We might not put much thought to the drainage on our property, but drainage systems play an important role in protecting homes in the San Francisco and Oakland areas. Poor drainage can result in a variety of different types of damage. French drains are some of the most common types
Foundation upkeep, avoid costly repairs
At Montclair Construction, we have been performing foundation repairs in the San Francisco/Oakland areas for many years. We have worked on many repairs from the minor foundation issues to some of the most serious forms of damage. In these years, one thing that we have noticed is that many foundations
Enjoy time on your deck this summer
With the nice weather, summer makes most people want to spend more time outdoors. With a backyard deck, you have a great range of options for enjoying time outdoors when you are at home. A deck makes for outdoor spaces that are more functional, and they can be perfect for
Great Low Cost Home Improvements
When people talk about home improvement projects, so much attention is paid to the big jobs. While it can be great to do a complete remodel of a room or a section of your house, there is something to be said for the little upgrades. These projects might not be
Why Foundation Repairs Need to be Done Right Away
A lot of homeowners put off doing repairs. Some repairs might be expensive, and others might require a lot of work. You figure that it can wait for a better time. With some repairs, this might be acceptable, but there are some repairs that need to be done as soon
Slab Foundation Repair
Your home’s slab is basically the concrete base on which your home rests. Over time, a slab foundation can start to have problems. The slab is subject to a range of different pressures, and the soil around the foundation can often be one of the chief concerns for the integrity
Spring Home Maintenance
Spring is here, and as the weather improves, you may want to take the opportunity to get a little home maintenance done. To ensure that your home is in great shape for the summer, here are a few tips for spring home maintenance. Clean Your Gutters Many homeowners do not
5 Home Repairs that You Can’t Afford to Put Off
It is understandable if you do not want to spend your money making repairs that may seem less than urgent. If it is not affecting your everyday life right now, there can be a tendency to let things go until the problem can’t be ignored. With some minor problems, this
Planning an Outdoor Living Space
An outdoor living space can do a lot for a home. It can give you a place to relax in your free time, it can be good for entertaining guests, and it will provide you with more opportunities to enjoy the nice weather that is so common in the San
Get your roof ready for winter
As we move into winter, there are a few things that you may want to do to protect your home. One point that should be on every fall/winter home maintenance list is to inspect your roof and do some steps to protect the roof from damage. When it comes to
Planning an Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor cooking is one of the most popular summertime activities. People love to have cookouts because the food tastes great and it is a good way to enjoy the yard with family and friends. For some people, just having a grill and a dining area is enough, but for others,
Summer Home Improvement Projects
As the summer approaches, many homeowners will start to think about doing some home improvements and upgrades. The nice weather and the longer days make this a good time of year to plan these projects. Depending on the home and the circumstances of the owner, there are plenty of options
When to get your foundation inspected
As a homeowner, it is unlikely that you have the knowledge and experience to identify when a foundation needs to be repaired. But that’s okay; most people are not foundation experts. That said, the foundation is one of the most important parts of any structure. A damaged foundation will lower
Home Improvements that offer a good value
When it comes to getting improvements done to your home, there are several things to consider. For some, luxury improvements might be worthwhile because they plan to stay in the house for a long time and they really like the idea of the benefits that come with the given improvement.
5 Spring Home Maintenance Jobs
With winter coming to a close and spring just around the corner, many homeowners are starting to think about their spring-cleaning routine. The spring provides a good opportunity to get things back in order after winter, but you might want to do more than just clean and organize. This can
Why drainage is important for protecting the home
A home is an investment and property owners need to do what they can to protect the value of that investment. When it comes to protecting a home and the property that it sits on, there are few things that are as important as proper drainage. Water is one of
Things to consider when building a deck
When it comes to home improvement jobs, an outdoor deck is an idea that provides one of the best values for the money. It extends the living space of the home, and it does it in a way that is economical and attractive. In addition to that, a deck can
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