Here in the Northeast–and in most of the rest of the country–it’s been a hard winter. Fortunately, spring is just around the corner, and once the snow melts it’s a great time to assess the toll winter has taken on your home. Simply taking a ten-minute stroll around the outside and examining the foundation, siding, trim, porch, and deck can tell you a lot and maybe head off any problems before they become more costly fixes down the road: Continue reading →