We are deep into that time of year, aren't we? Windshields are freezing over, the hardwood floors are cold on bare feet, and the car just won't heat up fast enough. Even if you've considered moving elsewhere to escape the chill (Florida, anyone?), right now, you just need to face the cold. The cold, dark winter months can be a struggle to plow through, especially if your heating bill is demolishing your budget. The holidays are already an expensive time of year; big utility b

Drywall is a popular choice for garage walls, but it's not always the best — nor is it the most budget-friendly. While aesthetically pleasing, drywall has very little impact resistance (strange choice for a room that generally holds cars and machinery) and has very poor moisture resistance. Fortunately, there are lots of better (and more affordable) choices out there. Let's take a look at the options. Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Oriented strand board (more commonly referred t

This Thanksgiving promises to be one to remember — or forget. Whether you are spending the holiday with family and a turkey dinner (or by yourself and a turkey sandwich), here are four easy mistakes any homeowner might make this holiday season — and how to avoid them. Letting Your Gutter Fill With Leaves Okay this one isn’t specific to Thanksgiving — but it’s important! Gutters provide an essential function by transferring potentially damaging water from your roof to the grou

We recently got an email from a customer who was concerned about getting her sidewalk steps lifted before Cheyenne's first freeze. Her question: "Can my concrete be lifted year-round or am I too late?" It comes down to this: Concrete is prone to sinking and it can collapse for many reasons. Dry weather can cause the dirt beneath a concrete slab to shrink and compress. In most circumstances, the slab will slowly sink to fill in the added space created by a shrinking foundation