The Home Improvement Minute: one minute, one smarter decision
Quick, honest reads on roofing, siding, windows and doors, written for Miami Valley homeowners.
The Home Improvement Minute started in 2012 with a simple idea: most homeowners don’t need a textbook, they need a straight answer before they spend money. Each post takes one question, like which shingle to choose or why a window fogs up, and answers it in about the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee.
The Home Improvement Minute is written by the Thrush family and the crews who do the work every day. Browse the newest posts below, dig through the archive, or catch the video versions on our YouTube channel.
- Since 2012More than a decade of straight answers.
- Every exterior topicRoofs, siding, windows, doors and storms.
- From the crewWritten by the people who do the work.
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Six places to start in The Home Improvement Minute, depending on what’s on your mind.
- RoofingShingles, underlayment and the terms you’ll hear at your estimate.Start reading
- Storms and windWhat wind and hail do to a roof, and what to do next.Start reading
- WarrantiesWhy claims get denied, and how to keep yours valid.Start reading
- Roofing materialsAn honest look at the pros and cons before you choose.Start reading
- Seasonal tipsWhat your home needs as the Ohio seasons change.Start reading
- Planning a projectHow to get your home ready before the crew arrives.Start reading
The newest from The Home Improvement Minute
The Home Improvement Minute, updated automatically every time a new post goes live.
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Weather Stopper® Golden Pledge Warranty
GAF® Lifetime Roofing System
GAF Advanced Protection Since 1886: Delivering Proven Roofing Performance
StainGuard™ Plus Delivers Revolutionary Algae Protection for 25 Years
GAF® LayerLock™ Technology
Designing Spaces: How Algae-Resistant Shingles Stop Black Roof Streaks
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Browse guides, warranties and glossaries in the Resource Hub, keep reading The Home Improvement Minute, or talk to us about your own home. If a storm just rolled through, the National Weather Service has safety tips worth reading first.
