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By ROBIN EARL
Timr*-f>cinocra< Staff Writer
Spring fever hits and lures homeowners outside. The garden and the lawn demand attention. Rut while homeowners are eagerly digging into the soil, they may suddenly look up at their house and wonder, “now, hww'did that happen?”
They notice faded, peeling paint or sagging gutters, or maybe April showers bring to light a leak in the roof.
Spring traditionally has been a time for home improvement projects. It’s lime for sprucing up, from top to bottom.
Local contractors offer some recommendations for making a home look its best. Let’s take it from the lop.
Once a home is 18-20 years old, homeowners should begin to think about putting on a new roof, said Harry llellin, a Goldvein roofer. A tell-tale sign, he said, is wrinkled shingles. “When the shingles don’t lie smooth, that’s the time to look more closely”
llellin suggests calling in a professional to evaluate. Asking around for a reference is a good idea, he said. “If your neighbor had a new roof put on and he’s happy, that’s a good place to start. Word of mouth is my best advertisement."
I le added that it might be wise to obtain a couple of estimates before deciding on a roofer.
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