Happy Friday! Today a quick reminder to take advantage of the Sales Tax Holiday, Friday, August 11 – Sunday, August 13. Why it matters: This isnāt just back-to-school shopping. The Texas Comptroller is encouraging all taxpayers to support Texas businesses. āļøĀ How it works: The exemption applies to qualifying items and is automatically deducted (in most […]
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āMy roof is fine.ā According to someone I see every week. He said all the roofs around him are getting replaced but his is fine (even though he hasnāt had a proper inspection). Why it matters: When you live in one of the top insurance markets for roofing like DFW, cynicism is easy. Sometimes itās
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Getting your insurance company to pay you what they should is often a war of attrition. Why it matters: Delay, deny, defend has become the mantra of many insurance carriers as they face an increasing number of costly natural disasters. The important question you need to answer as a homeowner is this ā> Am I
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Construction is an ongoing, problem solving event ā according to one of my early mentors in the field. Why it matters: When you have work done on your home ā from a new roof to a new kitchen to a new pool ā youāre almost never prepared when things go wrong. Something always goes wrong.
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Itās never been easier to keep up with your keys, your luggage ā¦ really anything! Why it matters: For $25-50 you can pair a reliable tracking device with important items. š„ Reality check: This incredible story about a mom who used an Apple AirTag to overcome the airlineās incompetence is the wake up call I
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This week I had one of those moments that reminded me why I love what I do. Why it matters: In our times of need or distress, we want to call someone we trust. When I saw Frank calling me one minute before a scheduled phone conference, I answered. āYou wonāt believe what just happened.
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Weāll wrap up this short series on your roof assembly with what you need to know about attic ventilation. šĀ Links to parts 1-4 below Why it matters: Building code prescribes proper ventilation for your attic in order to provide a way for heat and moisture to escape to the outside. š¬Ā Zoom in: Hereās your checklist:
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Weāve covered the sheathing, underlayment and flashing components of your roof. Now weāll take a closer look at the shingles. Why it matters: All shingles are not created equally. š¬Ā Zoom in: Keep this checklist to review the next time you need a roof. šĀ 3 types of shingles belong on every roof: starter shingles, field shingles
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When it comes to your roof, itās what you canāt see that cause the biggest problems. Part 1 covered sheathing and part 2 covered underlayment. Flashing is the next critical component. Why it matters: The most common failure point on any roof is related to flashing. If water is getting in, this is where itās
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This week Iām doing a series on the parts of your roof assembly. Read part 1 here Why it matters: Once a re-roof is completed, you canāt see if it was done correctly. Itās up to you as a homeowner to hold your contractors accountable. š¬Ā Zoom in: One of my mentors said it this way,
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