Water may bring us life, but it is one of the most damaging substances for your property. That’s why it’s so important not only to prevent water buildup, but also identify when there are early signs of water damage before it becomes worse. Most water damage is going to come from your piping and plumbing.…
read moreOne of the primary benefits of properly installed, new windows is energy efficiency. When a new window is placed in a home, it is sealed tightly and blocks out the transfer of heat during the warm summer months. But, eventually, that window will get older, and as it does, it may start to develop leaks.…
read moreStucco is a popular siding choice for exterior walls. It is valued for its durability and textured appearance, and is a long lasting way to make sure your property gets noticed. But, at times, stucco can be a bit boring. That’s where it might be useful to consider ways to decorate stucco in order to…
read moreChristian Construction is a full service Staten Island contractor, and when you work on homes as much as we do, you run into situations where we have to carry and transport a LOT of junk. If we tear down a wall, for example, or remove all of your siding and roofing, there is going to…
read moreIt’s been raining off and on for months and months. It is perhaps no surprise that many of us around Staten Island have gutters that are filled with debris, standing water, and just general “grossness.” Most likely, you’ve been putting off cleaning your gutters, and now that the rains are slightly coming to an end…
read moreNew York weather has been wild, with sun then rain then wind and then back to sun again. As of this writing, it is about 80 degrees, and then two days from now it is going to be 58 degrees and pouring rain. This has been an unusual weather season for NYC. During this time,…
read moreIt may not seem like it yet, but we’re inches away from spring, and only a few short months away from summer. Spring, summer, and into early fall are typically the busiest times of year for home renovations. There are many reasons for this, including more people moving to new homes (more people move when…
read moreThere is more than one way to install a window. That is why it is so important to consider your options, especially with regards to retrofit or full frame. Retrofit window installation, where new window units are inserted into existing frames, is a popular choice for homeowners seeking efficiency upgrades with minimal disruption. However, this…
read moreAdding or replacing an island in your kitchen is a great way to give your kitchen even more functional space *AND* a beautiful visual element that makes your kitchen look nicer. Kitchen islands can actually add value to the kitchen considerably, helping it look different from emptier, less visually appealing, less functional kitchens. But the…
read moreWe’re all looking for ways to make our space more interesting, especially our landscape. Even a well manicured, planned landscape can feel a bit boring, as “lawn” is not exactly something that captures the eye or creates a more interesting functional space. One way that some homeowners choose to enhance their landscape is with the…
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