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Do You Need a Home Performance Audit?
What Is a Home Performance Audit? High energy bills, drafty rooms, dampness and uneven temperatures are all symptoms of larger issues. Your home works as a system, so putting a band-aid over one thing may not fix the source. A Graves...
Automatic Backup Generator FAQ
Automatic Backup Generator FAQ In Western New York, our winters can be unpredictable and problematic. Power outages are common — and when they occur, everyone wishes they had a generator. Graves Bros. Home Improvement has collected our...
6 Signs That You Need New Insulation in Your Home
Have you given any thought to your insulation? If your insulation is old or inadequate, you may have felt the effects — and not known that your insulation was the problem. Graves Bros. Home Improvement has put together a list of signs...
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Hail Storm Roof Damage
Hail causes about $1 billion in damage to buildings, cars, houses, and crops in the US every year. You may have noted damage to your car or siding, but have you had your roof checked? How Hail Damages Your Roof Hailstones are formed when...
Is a Solar-Panel Roof Right for My Home?
Is a Solar-Panel Roof Right for My Home?At Graves Bros. Home Improvement Co., we get lots of questions about solar panels. We thought it would be helpful to collect some of the most frequently asked questions and answer them here for...
Where to Draw the Line: Handyman vs. Contractor
Is there anyone out there who hasn’t heard of a handyman or a general contractor? These are pretty well-known professions, especially if you’re a homeowner. Do you know which occupation is better for one job as opposed to another, though?...
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Five Cautions Before You Try a DIY Roofing Project
Do-it-yourself wisdom is abundant in books, online, and on TV, including instructions on how to put on a roof. All of this should prove very helpful – that is, if you’re hoping to be more informed about how to do roofing and what the...
Siding for Your WNY Home
Types of Siding to Consider for Your WNY Home When properly cared for, your home siding can last anywhere from twenty to over forty years – depending on the material, installation quality, wear and tear, and other factors. It’s a good...
Post Winter Roofing Checklist
Spring just arrived, so we should all be getting ready to inspect our roofs, attic and gutters for missing shingles, wear and tear, cracks, clogs, and mold growth. Winters in Western New York bring below-freezing temperatures, heavy snow,...