At first glance, roofing isn't exactly a digital business. You clean gunk off roofs, repairs broken shingles, and do complete tear-offs. It just requires the right shovel and some muscle. Any business, however, can benefit from the technology below.
Step 1: Email Marketing: Save money on mailings and cold call services. Start an email marketing campaign to contact your clients on a regular basis for so much less. Anyone can pull together an e-newsletter and send it out.
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Winter weather is brutal on roofs, especially ones that are older, with missing tiles and worn flashing. If you barely escaped last year without some type of roof catastrophe, is this upcoming season going to do the roof in? Are you imagining your buckets scattered around your floors, catching the drips and drops from the old roof? Don't delay any longer, because you don't want a final collapse or a constant flood of melting snow coming into your home.
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Older homes can often be purchased more affordably than new homes. However, you will have to do a bit more maintenance to keep the home in good shape. Some of this maintenance comes down to simply installing the right appliances that will keep your home functioning properly. Here are three such appliances that you should always install in an older home.
A Water Softener
Assuming your area has hard water -- and most do -- you should have a plumber install water softener systems in your older home.
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A new roof becomes a necessity once your old shingles are no longer protecting your home. If you wait too long, damage will progress beneath the shingles where it can harm the roof sheathing, the trusses, or even the interior of your home. The following are signs that you should no longer put off a roof replacement.
Your roof looks bumpy
Shingles should lie flat on the roof. They should not look wavy or raised.
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From siding and roofing shingles to landscape design, there are many elements that make up your home's curb appeal. Each of these elements works together to give your home a good look, great first impression, and an increase in value. However, shutters are also crucial parts of your home's exterior even though they may be considered unnecessary for some people. If you want to update the curb appeal and value of your home, here are a few tips for choosing the best style and color of shutters.
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