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One of the most important parts of building, owning, and maintaining a home is the construction and upkeep of the roof. From the very early planning and designing stages to beginning to think about repairs and renovation it is important that a home owner does not neglect their roof. Proper design and on going maintenance is a critical part of …

Winter’s over. Are you enjoying the warm days of spring and forgetting the winter woes? It’s never too early to correct that which plagued you during the cold months. Steps can be taken to weatherize your home. Many older homes have windows and doors that are not air tight and allow chilly drafts. Spring is a good time to get …

Man admits scamming elderly on windows A local contractor admitted Wednesday that he swindled elderly customers by taking money for windows that he never delivered or installed. Gary Mensinger, 48, of 126 Haverhill Road, Windham, has paid back the money, and on Wednesday he received a suspended jail sentence, and agreed to spend four days next month volunteering with Habitat …

As warm weather approaches and the tax credit for energy-efficient replacement windows is in full swing, now is the perfect time to consider upgrading your home with new windows to help save on cooling costs in hot summer months, and to also save on heating costs when winter rolls around again. The tax credit for energy-efficient replacement windows and doors, …

WASHINGTON — Contractors across the country must take additional precautions when renovating houses where children could be exposed to lead dust from old paint, a safety measure that could add thousands of dollars to projects just as the remodeling industry tries to recover from the recession. A federal rule that takes effect Thursday forces contractors to use “lead-safe” practices when …