Homeowner tips

Curb appeal––the general attractiveness of property from the sidewalk––can have a major impact on a prospective buyer when they first lay eyes on your home. Whether you’re looking to sell your home or just want it to shine from afar without making big changes, the team at Fairview Home Improvement has some great budget-friendly tips for you.

Storm doors are a great way to modernize your home. Read on for five ways installing a storm door can benefit your wallet too.

Your garden is an investment of time and money. Prepping it for winter is a DIY home improvement option that protects that investment and your home's value. Check out 4 ways to prep your garden for winter.

Fall is a time when the flowers are finished and your house may need a little extra something to spruce up the curb appeal. Painting your front door is an afternoon’s worth of DIY work that can yield big results from the street. A new door color can make your house seem fresh and up to date.

Winter wreaks havoc on your roof, so now’s the time to inspect it, so you’re not dealing with leaks, drafts, or worse, paying an arm and a leg trying to get quick-fix repairs done in the bitter cold.

How do you even begin to think about what color to choose? Working with color can be tricky sometimes, especially if you are not comfortable making color choices. Here are a few tips to help you so you can confidently choose the color of your next roof!

Deciding to replace your windows is a big decision. Of course, you want to make sure you do it right and get the best bang for your investment buck. So, we’re here to give you some things to consider as you move forward. 

Here in the dog days of  Summer, drafty windows may be the last thing on your mind.  But now is the perfect time to assess the condition of your windows. Read on to learn all you need to know about window replacement before you spend the winter watching your heating dollars fly out of them.

The perfect Sunday BBQ. Hotdogs and burgers on the grill.  The sound of music and laughter floating through the air? Can’t you just hear it? Do you know what else you hear? Mosquitos. Bloodsucking, larvae laying mosquitos. How do you fight them off?!

Spring is here! The snow is melting, the birds are chirping, thus begins the yearly dreams for our front yard garden and curbside appeal. Unfortunately, if you’re anything like us, the reality of our gardening adventures is usually nothing like what we dreamt up.

Hello, my warm and bundled-up friend. It may not feel like it yet, but Spring is around the corner. Time to put away the parkas and bust out the cardigans, baby! Ahem, excuse us, we get a little excited. You too? Read on for our best tips on getting your home ready for Spring.

Winter is here but it's not over yet! With the threat of polar vortices, how can you prepare your home? Part 3 of this series focuses on your roof and gutters!

Winter is here but it's not over yet! With the threat of polar vortices, how can you prepare your home? Vinyl siding is one place you can focus!

Windows and exterior doors are the biggest culprits of cold drafts in the winter, which results in higher energy bills as your home leaks warm air outside. According to the Department of Energy, you can slash your annual energy costs by up to 20% by reducing drafts in your home!

With so many roofing options on the market today, choosing the best material for your Cleveland, Ohio home can seem daunting. In this article, our experts at Fairview Home Improvement will discuss the top four choices of roof materials for Northeast Ohio homes.

Did you know that your roof has amazing potential to help you conserve energy and reduce monthly utility bills? In this article, we’ll discuss seven ways that your roof can increase your home’s energy-efficiency and how you can choose the right roofing materials that will provide lasting energy savings.

Your front door should last as long as your house stands! But due to wear and tear, it might not. What are the signs that it's time to replace your door then? Let's review them!

Even if trained professionals install high-quality windows in your home, they are bound to break eventually. But age isn't the only factor at play! Consider six reasons why residential windows may need to be replaced and how you can tell when the time has come!

Spring is finally on its way! Now is the time to assess any winter damage and prepare your maintenance checklist. What are the top home improvement projects you should tackle this spring?