Oh No! There’s Already an Ice Dam! There’s a good chance that you’re reading this because you have an ice dam. At this point, there’s not much you can do with it or the buildup of water behind it. As long as there’s no signs of a leak in your soffits, atti...

Thanksgiving is the busiest day of the year for plumbers; it is also a big day for fire departments and restoration companies like Peak Construction. As you are bustling around the kitchen getting ready for a family celebration, keep in mind these five fire safety ti...

The leaves are changing colors and the temperature is dropping, there is no question that this might be one of the best times of year in The Hudson Valley. This is a beautiful time of year for getting re-adjusted to the school schedule and planning holiday trips and...

With the month of August nearly over and the first day of school within reach, there is no question that the end of the summer is just around the corner. This is the time of year when most households are starting to transition from the fun in the sun activities of s...

It is easy to think that water is something that will never go away with a quick twist of the tap will bring it into your home at any time. However, that is simply not the case as water is considered a non-renewable resource. It is up to us to work to protect our wat...

Summer is around the corner, and many folks are starting to plan their summertime activities such as camping, going to the river and having outdoor barbecues. Getting your backyard ready for guests is an important part of springtime and spring cleaning tasks. Not...

Something about spring and new beginnings is always a refreshing time of year. Blooming trees and flowers, open windows with the breeze of the fresh air inside and new adventures. But with all the action homeowners still set aside time for spring-cleaning. Where to ...

Your home is your castle, so typically when you make upgrades to it; it is for your benefit. However, you might want to put a little more thought into the value that your updates will add to our home in case you decide to put it on the market. Some of the smallest ch...

Have you wanted to breath fresh life in your home? There are quite a few improvements you could consider. Though, some improvements generate more value than others.  So how do you consider which ones you would like to undertake?  Ask yourself how you use your ho...

Did you know that a burst pipe in your home could cause $10,000 in damage? Nationwide and Allied Insurance calculated that average, and between 2009 and 2011 there were more than 30,000 claims by homeowners with more than $2.1 million in costs. New York was one of th...