Why are Window Screens Important for Your Home?
Your window screens are so helpful for keeping out flies, gnats, and other unwanted pests from your McKinney, Texas home. Living in a warmer part of the country we know these pests don’t really take a rest in the winter. And many of us believe that pest control is the main purpose of window screens.…
Why is Proper Attic Ventilation Important?
If you have taken a look at virtually any roof, you have probably noticed that most attics and roofs are vented. You may have seen a fan or ridge cap on the peak of the roof, and wondered to yourself, what is that? We are here to tell you all about them. Plus the important…
4 Reasons Why Powerwashing Is Good For Your Home
Power Washing your home may seem like something you do only to up the curb appeal or if you have some serious grime build up. However, it should be something that you do on a regular basis to keep your home at its best and avoid costly maintenance. Your home is constantly being exposed to…
Benefits of LP Smart Siding for your McKinney Home
You may have heard us mention the LP Smart Siding we offer here at Kangaroo Contractors, but that is for good reason. LP Smart Siding Benefit #1: Time Tested LP has manufactured over nine billion square feet of SmartSide siding since 1997. That may not seem like long ago but we’re talking about siding…
The 4 Ways Cleaning Your Gutters Will Save You Money
Cleaning your gutters will save you money. This is a fact. Cleaning your gutters will save you money on your gutters themselves as well as the cost of damage caused by water including expensive flooding, mold and mildew removal, landscaping and the host of costs associated with foundation repair. When your gutters are blocked and…
How to Look for Roof Damage and What to Do if You Find It
As soon as the storm clouds roll out and the sun starts shining again – following a storm- homeowners might forget about the importance of exterior inspection. While not all storms are damaging, it doesn’t hurt to do a quick check. Especially if the storm had high winds, hail, or heavy rain. Roof damage isn’t…
5 Tips for Avoiding Roof Repair Storm Chasers
After the storm passes you will need to be on the lookout for storm chasers. They are dishonest roofers who claim to help homeowners fix storm damages, but do it very quickly and inefficiently just so they can make a quick buck – in other words, a roofing scam. It’s important to be aware of…
What is a Roof Underlayment?
The average roof is far more complex than you would think. There are many home renovation shows now depicting just how complicated a roof problem can be, increasing the common understanding of the residential roof. Despite this, many people still think that it only consists of what they can easily see: the shingles, gutters and,…
Why are the rooms upstairs hotter or colder than downstairs?
Have you noticed that the rooms upstairs in your house are always hotter or colder than other rooms in the house? If your upstairs rooms are always hotter or cooler than the rest of your home it’s possible you have inadequate insulation in the attic or walls. In this video, Scott Silva of Kangaroo Contractors, shows…