Do you hate paying your energy bill every month? Electric bills can get astronomically high as your home works to maintain a livable temperature, provide light, and allow every amenity people are accustomed to these days. Oftentimes, home efficiency can be overlooked. As home contractors and homeowners ourselves, our American Home Contractors team believes in…
If your home suffers from rundown, old, leaky, or drafty windows, it’s time— time for a window replacement. The replacement process is a large investment, and the bigger your home, the costlier this investment will be. So, you’ll want to ensure that you invest in the right windows. But what window type makes the replacement…
When you look at a home’s exterior, three major elements stand out: landscaping, siding, and roofing. These three elements work together to form the overall tone of your home’s exterior appeal. So, if you want to have a home that makes your neighbors jealous and wows guests, tackling these three elements can do just that.…
Investing in good siding isn’t a snap decision. When choosing colors for your new siding, you want something with a beautiful finish, but also something that is long-lasting. At American Home Contractors, we understand how inconvenient it can be to repair a deteriorating home exterior, along with the pressure to choose the best siding color…
One of the worst experiences as a homeowner is noticing a leak coming from your ceiling. Water stains on your ceiling, the sound of dripping water, and excessive humidity can leave you with a pit in your stomach when you know how detrimental leaks can be to your home’s interior. The best way to avoid…
While you may love your home, you likely are not as thrilled about all the maintenance and upkeep of owning that home. From major maintenance like roof repairs to smaller maintenance items like landscaping, home care can become overwhelming. So, any product or system that can make your life easier as a homeowner is a…
Your home is likely the biggest purchase you will make in your life, which makes extending the lifespan of your home of the utmost importance. An often-overlooked exterior element is your gutter system. However, gutters play a major role in the lifespan of your home, helping to protect a variety of other exterior elements. As…
Solar roofs are becoming an increasingly popular trend with homeowners. More people are realizing the amazing benefits solar panels can add to a roof, a home, your pocketbook, and the environment. All of these factors have made homeowners want to jump into the ownership of solar power. And when you have a solar roof, you…
For years, James Hardie® fiber cement siding has been the number one siding choice in America for siding replacements. Millions of homeowners love the various looks, from vertical planks to shingles, as well as the comprehensive color selection. At American Home Contractors, we have helped thousands of New Jersey homeowners install HardiePlank® siding and achieve…
Your roof won’t last forever. A roof replacement will eventually become inevitable, but there are things you can do to help extend the lifespan of your roof. As a homeowner, you should perform routine maintenance on your roof. Part of that routine maintenance will involve regular inspections and tune-ups. But if you think routine inspections…