What many of us have feared has become the reality – wildfires are becoming more widespread throughout the U.S. In fact, since 1983, federal fire agencies have reported forest fires across 216 million combined acres. This is more than twice…
If you’ve wandered through the colorful streets of Phoenix, Arizona, you may have noticed an interesting roofing trend. Almost all houses in the multicultural metropolis have a tile roof. This may seem surprising, especially considering that asphalt shingles are the…
Throughout the United States, wildfires have become an increasing threat. In 2024, there were 64,897 wildfires recorded in the country, which is a 14% increase from the previous year. While you can’t guarantee your property won’t be exposed to the…
There’s something charming about the gentle drumming of raindrops on a metal roof. But when it comes to the benefits of this roofing material, a soothing sound is just one of them. If you’re living in an area with frequent…
Following the release of DeepSeek’s R1 model, the halls and Zoom rooms of tech companies have been buzzing with excitement and uncertainty. The Chinese startup has come up with an open-source, cost-efficient artificial intelligence model that competes with the best…
Did you know that hundreds of thousands of complaints to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are related to robocalls? That’s more than all other complaints combined. Although the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) technically requires a call recipient’s written consent…
More than two billion tons of solid waste are generated around the world every year. Strikingly, the total waste from construction is double that of waste created by households and businesses. This makes it clear that it’s more important than…
Key Takeaways American spending on home improvements up 60% since 2019 Our homes are central to day-to-day life, with Americans spending an average of 18 hours and 12 minutes at home each day. Moving house? That’s becoming rare. Just 7.8%…
In recent years, metal roofing has taken the construction industry by storm. In fact, growing numbers of people are opting for metal roofs in both roof replacement and new construction projects. That’s not a surprise – metal roofs are highly…
Owning a house offers many benefits, but it also comes with many responsibilities. Roof repair or replacement is usually not a project homeowners look forward to, as it can be expensive. What makes matters even more confusing is that there’s…