The Home Improvement Minute: Real Answers for Smarter Home Decisions
Quick, expert insights to help you understand roofing, siding, windows, and more—before you invest in your home.
The Home Improvement Minute delivers real answers, trusted expertise, and quick insights to help homeowners better understand roofing, siding, windows, gutters, and complete exterior home improvements. Our goal is to simplify complex topics and give you clear, honest guidance so you can move forward with confidence before making important decisions about your home.
Through The Home Improvement Minute, you’ll gain valuable insight into materials like architectural shingles, insulated siding, and energy-efficient windows—without the overwhelm. We focus on what truly matters, helping you understand product performance, timelines, and expectations that impact long-term durability and curb appeal. If you’re planning upgrades, explore our siding replacement services or learn more about window solutions to better understand your options.
This approach is designed to give you clarity before the project begins—helping you evaluate materials, understand installation processes, and make informed decisions. For additional homeowner guidance, you can explore trusted resources like HomeAdvisor or dive into expert insights directly from The Home Improvement Minute. These resources, combined with real-world experience, ensure you’re equipped with the knowledge needed to move forward confidently.
Whether you’re just starting your research or getting ready to take the next step, The Home Improvement Minute provides the clarity, confidence, and expert-backed insight needed to make smarter decisions for your home and your long-term investment.
The Shocking Truth About Vinyl Siding in 2020
In this blog we will speak about the pros of vinyl siding. We will touch base on and discuss the energy efficiency, the life expectancy, as well as the installation of and what makes vinyl siding a great product for almost any home.
Tips: It’s 2015 and Don’t Let Your Home Improvement Dream Turn Into a Nightmare!
Home Improvement Dream: Don’t Let It Turn Into a [...]
This Could Be Yours in 2017: Exciting Holiday Giveaway
Hallie is having a blast test driving the custom Thrush & Son Power Wheels Ford Raptor!!! Be sure to donate a toy for your chance to win this awesome truck!!! Donations are accepted Monday through Thursday from 9 am - 4:30 pm and on Friday from 9 am - 3 pm at our Brookville location at 115 Jefferson St. and from 10:30 am -5 pm at our Troy location at 121 NE Public Square. We can't wait to see everyone and good luck!!!
4 Smart Reasons Energy Star Replacement Windows Slash Bills
As a homeowner you may have wondered to yourself, “What the heck does this R-Value exactly mean?” Or “What is more important, R-Value or U-Value?” Check out this great blog to help you better understand the science behind these letters!
Avoid Costly Mistakes: Find the Right Company (Part 1)
Finding the Right Company: Start with Knowledge. Finish with [...]
5 Exterior Design Ideas for Stunning Curb Appeal
Elevate the look of your home by choosing the best exterior color scheme. Going with a dark siding color has been trending for the last few years and 2021 is not any different.
5 Best Reasons to Choose Replacement Windows in Dayton
5 Best Reasons to Choose Replacement Windows in Dayton [...]
Siding Colors in 2021: 7 Bold Trends That Dominate
At Thrush & Son, we believe that color has the power to bring your customer’s dream home to life. That’s why we take the time to track design trends and their impact on architecture. This upcoming year, siding color trends reflect the rich palette of blues, grays and a hint of green. 2021’s shades have a cooler undertone, pulling away from earthy tones.
Crucial Coverage That Protects Your Investment
The Warranty in 2018: Critical Coverage That Protects Your [...]
4 Luxurious Outdoor Entertaining Ideas for Fall Evenings
4 Epic Outdoor Entertaining Ideas for Fall Square hero [...]
Thrush Opens Troy Office | Loves Downtown
Troy Office Opening: Thrush Opens Troy Office, Likes Downtown [...]
Roofing Franchise Opportunity: Thrush & Son Delivers a Proven System – 2017
This is your chance to be a part of the immense and growing home improvement market. If you are a sales-driven entrepreneur with a clear passion for customer service, you belong with the Thrush & Son® family.
Exterior Home Trim: Bold Curb Appeal That Lasts in 2026
Tips on selecting trim for your home exterior: It may come as an afterthought, but selecting the right trim for your home exterior is crucial in bringing out your home`s best features.
Spring Exterior Home Improvements: 3 Must-Do Upgrades for Lasting Value
Spring Exterior Home Improvements for Ohio | 3 Essential [...]
BooBoo’s Rescue Story: A Journey from Neglect to Triumph
BooBoo’s Rescue Story is more than a headline—it’s a [...]
Effectively Choose a Siding Style for Your Home In 2020
Home is an important place for all of us, and its role as a safe refuge feels particularly on point right now. Home is also where we often express our personalities. Now that many of us are home, we are looking at the interior and exterior of our abodes with a more critical eye.
Merry Christmas from Thrush & Son: Wishing You a Wonderful & Joyful 2020
From our home to yours, all of us at The Thrush & Son Family would like to wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas!!!
7 Powerful Outdoor Space Upgrades That Instantly Boost Comfort!
Over the past few months, we all have had a number of home improvement ideas have been added to our to-do list. While some of those tasks may be bigger in nature, ie; remodeling your home, there are some quick fixes to help get your home exterior ready for your family to enjoy!
Stylizing Your Home’s Centerpiece in 2019
Stylizing Your Home’s Centerpiece Stylizing Your Home’s Centerpiece is about [...]
Understanding Warranties: Costly Mistakes Homeowners Make I Part 4
It’s time for another addition in our blog series “What’s the Deal with Warranties?” In our previous blog, we discussed reading the fine print in seeing what is covered and what is not covered when it comes to roofing manufacturers' warranties.
