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8 Things Your Roof Is Trying to Tell You

Looking for a new home? Better have some knowledge on your side to spot any issues.

Read this article from Popular Mechanics pointing out important signs of the most common roof issues, especially when in the market for a new home.  Save it, print it out, share it!  

When you make a home improvement, such as installing central air conditioning, adding a sunroom or replacing the roof, you can't deduct the cost in the year you spend the money. But if you keep track of those expenses, they may help you reduce your taxes in the year you sell your house.

“Do I get a tax break for all the money I’ve spent fixing up my house?” from Turbo Tax

Home Improvements vs Repairs & Your Taxes News flash…taxes & deductions can be quite confusing when it comes to your home! Follow the link from the image below to read a break down of claimable deductions regarding home improvements, home repairs & home sales in an article by Turbo Tax. SaveSave SaveSave

Did You Know? Common Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid

 

Colorful Doors

DIY Curb Appeal Inspiration

Wondering how to spruce up your entry way without making a major change?  Here are some ideas for inspiration! 28 Inviting Colors to Paint a Front Door  

New GAF Lifetime Warranty Timberline Roof, New 5in K-Style Aluminum Gutters, New CertainTeed Lifetime Warranty Double 4 Vinyl Siding in West Orange NJ, by McCollum Roofing & Siding

Talk about adding curb appeal! Beautiful job, adding years of life to this house in West Orange.  We wish this lovely couple years of happiness with their home. no images were found New GAF Lifetime Warranty Timberline Roof, New 5in K-Style Aluminum Gutters, New CertainTeed Lifetime Warranty Double 4 Vinyl Siding, Arbor Glen, in West

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Another Job Well Done in West Orange NJ

  New counter flashing around base of chimney and water proofing of the top of chimney. Mark P. West Orange, NJ I had Bobby McCollum replace the flashing around my chimney, inspect and adjust my slate roof, inspect my chimney and clear our gutters. Mr. McCollum was meticulous, careful, exacting, and the consummate professional.  At

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New Charcoal GAF Timberline Roof in West Orange

New charcoal GAF Timberline shingle roof in West Orange, NJ. It’s very important to us to leave the customer’s home neat and clean after a job.  When a customer tells us that it looks like we were never there, we know that we are doing a great job. “Thank you for all of the beautiful

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What is an Ice Dam & why is water coming into my house?

This is the worst winter that we have seen in years with ice dams due of the amount of snow and cold temperatures we are experiencing. Why is water coming into your house and what is a snow dam?  The problem starts with poor attic insulation and ventilation. That allows heat to escape and turn the

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Snow Day!

McCollum Roofing & Siding is out and about today plowing and clearing for our customers.  Stay safe out there and our advice is to try to stay in until things quiet down and the streets are clear.   Be sure to take extra care of your pets today, even though they are furry they still

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