How to Remove Holiday Decorations Safely
Trimming the trees and decking the halls makes the holiday season festive. But now that Christmas and New Year’s Eve are behind us, it’s time to start packing up the twinkly lights and gingerbread men until next year. It might be tempting to rush through your holiday decoration removal process and just get it out […]
5 Home Improvement New Year’s Resolutions
Do you have a to-do list of home improvement projects that always seems to go untouched? Check off some updates and renovations in 2019! Here are five recommendations for home improvement new year’s resolutions from American Custom Contractors. 1. Repair or Replace Roof Damage If your roof sustained any storm damage or has started to […]
5 Benefits of Energy Efficient Windows
Did you know that new windows can actually save you money? This might seem counterintuitive at first, because replacing your windows can be expensive. But when you upgrade to energy efficient windows, you are making an investment that can save you money and improve your home comfort in the long run. At American Custom Contractors, […]
4 Creative Christmas Decorating Themes
Now that we’ve all had our last mouthful of Thanksgiving turkey, the Christmas season is officially in full swing. Houses everywhere will soon be transformed into winter wonderlands. Are you excited about Christmas decorations, but lacking inspiration on which ones to use? Or maybe you have used the same old holiday lights year after year […]
How to Prepare Your Roof for Winter
Thanks to our trademark trees, fall is one of the most beautiful times of the year in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. But the same leaves bursting with striking colors in the fall can end up clogging your gutters and damaging your roof in the winter. Most people don’t give their roof a second thought […]
How to Prevent Outdoor Fire Hazards
October is National Fire Prevention Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about fire hazards in and around our homes. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) began celebrating a special fire prevention week in October 1922 to commemorate a historic fire and remind homeowners about safety guidelines. The 2018 campaign for Fire Prevention Week is “Look. […]
12 Ways to Decorate Your Home Exterior for Fall
The beginning of October is such a beautiful time of the year, both in nature and for home decorating. Are you brainstorming ideas to spruce up your front porch or lawn for the season? Let us help! Here are 12 ways to decorate your home for fall outdoors from American Custom Contractors. 1. Produce from […]
4 Beautiful Fall Plants for Landscaping
Fall is in full swing, and there is no better time to update your landscaping and home exterior. The weather is crisp and cool but not yet freezing cold, and some of the most beautiful plants are in bloom in an array of warm autumn hues. Are you eager to update your landscaping, but stuck […]
6 Warning Signs You Need a New Roof
Have you been suspicious that it might be time to replace your roof, but putting it off for a while? While roof replacement can be expensive, water damage from a compromised roof will only compound those costs. Sometimes swift action can save you more money in the long run. At American Custom Contractors, we have […]
5 Benefits of Vinyl Siding
In previous decades, vinyl siding had a bad reputation compared to traditional materials like wood or metal. But modern vinyl siding has been designed to withstand severe weather and the test of time while keeping your home beautiful. It has quickly become one of the most popular siding materials on the market, and for good […]
