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Common Signs of a Roof Leak

Thursday, May 27th, 2010 | Home Improvement |

A roof leak is a common problem many houses encounter after the roof has aged a few years. Roofing leaks can occur at a damaged or loose flashing, around chimneys, skylights or where the roof adjoins a wall. The most common signs of a roof leak are water spots on the walls and/or ceilings or water on the floor. However a leak may not appear directly above the water stain on the ceiling or the wet spot on the floor. It may travel horizontally under the shingles and then down the roof sheathing ...
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Bubble in My Ceiling: Telltale Signs of a Leaking Roof

Thursday, May 27th, 2010 | Home Improvement |

Last week when my husband and I came home from work there was a huge bubble in the paint in the middle of the ceiling in the bedroom. It rained rather hard that day and we guessed that maybe we had a leaking roof. We called a roofing contractor in Boston where we live and he came out right away. He inspected our roof and told us we did in fact have a rather large roof leak that was causing the bulge in our ceiling and explained that it would lead to other problems as well as heat loss if ...
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Great Boston Roofing Contractor Experience

Thursday, May 27th, 2010 | Home Improvement |

I love my old house and would never consider selling it. However lately a lot of things have been in need of repair. I know the biggest issue is getting a new roof or some major roof repairs. I live in the Boston area where heating is a big concern. I wanted to make sure I worked with a Boston roofing contractor who was an expert in roof repairs, was dependable and would stand behind their roofing installation. I did some checking and got a recommendation for a roofing contractor in the Boston ...
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Why Choose A Good Roofing Contractor

Thursday, May 27th, 2010 | Home Improvement |

The difference between qualityroof repairs or roof replacement is determined by the quality of the roofing contractor services. Not all roofing companies are the same. Some use installers that work on many other home improvement projects like windows, doors and siding. Homeowners can easily get the short end of the stick when they settle for a workforce of installers who are not proficient experts as roofing installers. One distinct advantage of hiring a professional roofing ...
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Home Improvement Deduction

Thursday, May 27th, 2010 | Hobbies |

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Reflections

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 | Art and Entertainment |

The word "reflecting" can mean many different things and as I write this it does to me. I am currently reflecting on the direction of my art, how blessed I have been to be able to pursue my passion in the creation of art, and even my recent fascination with reflections. I am captivated by them and am seeking them out - looking for the next one that I may be able to capture creatively in pastel or acrylic.I am "reflecting" on the fact that this is quite a departure from the type of art I ...
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“The Shepherd of Brie” - Award Winning Pastel

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 | |

Debbie Hughbanks was extremely honored to have received a Second Place Award in Pastels at the 2010 Art Show at the Dog Show held early this year in Wichita, Kansas. This annual competition is a national event and receives hundreds of submissions from both two-dimensional and 3-D artists depicting dogs in every imaginable setting. Her painting is of a Briard herding sheep. I was happy with my composition and light and was ...
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