XL Contracting Blog

Check out our recent feature in the Beloit Daily News where we cover the in's and out's of hail damage repair for Wisconsin homeowners. 

When planning on selling your home, it is common to wonder what you could do to increase its value. One of the most valuable investments you could make is a new roof. Based on a national average, a new roof can increase your home by $12,000!

As the weather gets warmer and we spend more time outdoors, it’s time to evaluate the weathering that your home has endured during the cold months. Your roof is a big part of first impressions and can be essential to boost your curbside appeal.

A home disaster can include fires, floods, or damage during a significant storm. They strike suddenly and overwhelm unfortunate homeowners. If you’ve suffered a tragedy that damaged your home, the first step is to determine whether it’s safe to stay there.

Are you planning on building or remodeling your home this summer but aren’t sure how you want to design the exterior? Maybe you are unsure if certain styles are still trending, or perhaps you just want to know what the next big thing will be.

With the advent of extreme summer temperatures, staying cool is at the top of most people’s minds. The quality of your windows has a significant impact on your home's temperature.

Siding is one of the most visible elements of a house. Odds are, if your siding is failing to look the part, then it’s failing to do its job too.  Most homeowners only have to replace their siding once, unless it’s damaged by severe storms,  so doing it right the first time is  vital.

The overall condition of your roof is something to take careful consideration. A roof's condition can have many effects on the safety and value of your home if it is not properly taken care of. Depending on where you live, your house might take on more damage than others.

As much as we would like to believe that every roofing contractor is there for your best interests, that's unfortunately not always the case.  Ask these five questions to ensure that your roofer is genuinely there to help you! Are You Licensed?

Spring has arrived and brought beautiful weather and the urge to tackle much-needed home improvement tasks. But where to start?  To help kick-start your spring cleaning process, we’ve made a list of five things you can do to boost your curb appeal!