From the outside, a bathtub liner and bathtub replacement can look very similar. So, when it's time for a bathroom remodel, it's tempting to choose a ...
If you’ve recently remodeled something around your home that involves brick or stone, you’ll likely have some leftover materials – either due to the ...
When we undertake home improvement projects, the goal is usually to increase things like comfort, aesthetics, and home value. But even if you aren’t ...
Electrical problems around your home are one of the scariest issues to deal with. We rely on electricity for most things in our lives, but of course, ...
It’s true that picking out and installing a new front door is a less complex exterior home remodeling project. In fact, most front door installations ...
When it’s time to install a new front door, you’ll have many choices to make such as the architectural style, the incorporation of glass panels, and ...
With the new year comes an excellent opportunity to make changes to your home. And what better way to make an impact than increasing curb appeal by ...
Metal roofs have become increasingly popular with builders and homeowners alike, with tons of styles ranging from traditional silver to modern reds ...
There’s a smart device for just about everything these days, and fully integrated smart homes make life much more convenient, comfortable, and safe. ...
Most home improvement projects carry a substantial cost, but one of the best things about improving your home is that it can also improve your home’s ...
Change is synonymous with the new year, and now is a great time to update areas all around your home! However, the challenges we all faced during the ...
The key to any successful home improvement project is choosing the right contractor, and generator installation is no exception. Getting a generator ...
Most homeowners understand the basics of how to use their fireplaces. But your chimney is an entire system and without knowledge of all the working ...
Installing a backup generator is an excellent safeguard against power outages from storms or accidents that affect your power lines. If you want to ...
While it’s true that many burglars simply enter through the front or back door, first-floor windows are the next easiest entry point into your home. ...
When the Heard family relocated from Georgia to Maryland, they knew they wanted a property with expansive land. When they found this 1800s farmhouse ...
When Mary and Jon Kuntz became empty nesters, they decided it was time to renovate their 16-year-old kitchen to create their dream space. While the ...
In Maryland, we can see anything from heavy rains that can cause flooding to high winds from hurricanes and tornados. While your personal safety is ...
We are excited to announce that our complete home remodel of a Baltimore County farmhouse has won the Maryland Building Industry Association's (MBIA) ...
It’s easy enough to look up and spot the difference between a flat and a sloped roof. But do you know how these two roof types stack up against each ...
A great warranty can be a selling point when choosing your new roof. However, if you ever need to file a claim, you first have to make sure that you ...
Learn How to Avoid Price Hikes, Slowdowns, and Materials Shortages due to COVID-19 At this point, COVID-19 has changed just about every aspect of our ...
Gutters are one of those things that we usually don’t think about until we see a big problem, like pulling away from the house, leaking, or even the ...
When you undertake a kitchen remodel, you will have to make many decisions about the cabinets, countertops, backsplash, appliances, and more. Don’t ...
We’re all spending even more time than usual around our homes this fall, so now is the perfect time to check essential fall home maintenance off of ...
Proper roof maintenance is a necessary part of owning a home. But there’s no getting around it; eventually, your roof will need to be replaced, and ...
It’s easy to see why so many homeowners choose to purchase or remodel homes with open floor plans. An open floor plan makes your space feel modern, ...
A small kitchen can be frustrating. After all, it’s a space that you need to use multiple times a day and it’s where family naturally gathers. Your ...
Upgrading a dull, dreary kitchen will make your home more inviting, appealing, and even valuable. According to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs. Value ...
Even the most beautiful homes can eventually feel mundane when nothing has been updated in a while. And with most of us spending more time around the ...
We are excited to announce that Qualified Remodeler magazine has ranked Brothers on their 2020 Top 500 Remodelers list, maintaining our #1 spot for ...
The kitchen is often called the heart of the home. It's the place where everyone gathers, and this is especially true when you have kids. When you're ...
After completing the decluttering process, many of Marie Kondo’s clients find a new direction and are able to make big decisions and even lifestyle ...
Planning a bathroom remodel can be exciting with beautiful and tranquil inspiration photos from Pinterest and magazines. But you will notice all of ...
When we work with homeowners to design their dream kitchen, we often hear that space and organization are top priorities. A well-designed kitchen can ...
You never know when a storm could hit or an electrical grid could fail, knocking out the power supply to your neighborhood. But that’s not a problem ...
With everything going on in the world, we all need a relaxing space where we can get ready for the day and wind down when it’s done. The bathroom is ...
Many of us have been working from home for a few weeks now, and it can be easy to spend all day working from the couch, kitchen table, or even bed. ...
Your roof goes through a lot in the winter. Snow, ice, wind, and frigid temperatures can create common fixable issues that lead to major problems and ...
Spring cleaning is about more than just organizing and washing, it is a way to bring the feeling of fresh air and warm weather into your home. While ...
Homeowners have to make an incredible amount of decisions during a kitchen remodel. You want to make selections that will fit your lifestyle now but ...
Winter takes a toll on the outside of your home. As the weather gets warmer, it’s a good idea to check how your home has survived the colder months. ...
Natural Wood Finish vs. Solid Color There is nothing wrong with white or grey painted cabinetry; in fact, white and grey tones are airy, minimalist, ...
So often, when we think of coastal design, it includes anchors, stripes, and red, white, and blue. But these elements actually fall into the nautical ...
From the outside, your home’s siding seems simple. It’s just slabs of vinyl, fiber cement, or wood, right? Well, the panels are a part of the siding, ...
It is no surprise that metal roofs have become more and more popular with both homeowners and builders. With superior longevity and a wide array of ...
Your roof leaked, so you contained the problem and called a roofing company to make repairs. Now what? When your roof leaks, it can allow water into ...
According to Home Advisor, the average window replacement can be anywhere from $300 to $1,000 per window. This range makes finding a fair price for ...
In Maryland, we are lucky enough to experience sunny beaches in the summer and snow-covered hills in the winter. But with four seasons of differing ...
Realistically, most of the common types of windows could work well in most areas of a house. But when you know the benefits of each one, finding the ...
When it comes to windows, we all know what a pane or sill is, but how about a sash, grille, or mullion? Knowing the different parts of a window can ...
Vinyl siding is the most popular siding option in the United States with good reason. It comes in a variety of colors and styles, is quite durable, ...
With falling leaves and the remnants of summer storms, fall is an important time to inspect and clean out your gutters. Debris and water sitting in ...
Your roof is a critical component of your home, keeping you dry during heavy spring storms and warm in freezing winter temperatures. Even though it ...
With over 30 years of experience working on Maryland roofs, Brothers roofing consultants are often asked, "what is the best time of year to replace ...
Modern vinyl siding has come a long way from the practical but boring beige slabs that coated suburban homes, making them indistinguishable from one ...
We are very excited to announce that Remodeling Magazine has ranked Brothers Services as the #1 most successful full-service remodeler in our region! ...
Year after year, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) ranks residential remodelers near the top of their list of most complained about industries. As a ...
The Burroughs family loved a lot about their home, but that love stopped short when it came to their two non-functional back-to-back bathrooms. Both ...
You’ve probably heard it before. That slow, torturous sound of water trickling down from your ceiling. There’s something about a slow drip of water ...
When the Marriott family moved into their new home in Reisterstown, they had one home improvement project in mind—replacing their deck. At the time ...
Once your new kitchen remodel is all said and done, you’ve made dozens of decisions covering everything from aesthetics to workflow. But if there’s ...
There’s nothing wrong with getting caught up in kitchen remodel inspiration. Spotting a dream design is often the first step a homeowner takes on the ...
We are honored to be selected by General Contractors Magazine as one of the “Best Contractors in Baltimore!” The list is a compilation of the top 15 ...
There are few things more frustrating than an overly-cluttered small bathroom. When you just don’t have much space for storage, there’s not much you ...
If you're frustrated with the high costs of your utility bills month after month, then upgrading your attic insulation is an easy way to improve the ...
There are plenty of ways you can justify a bathroom remodel project. It can deliver a high return on your investment and amp up your home value. It ...
We’re humbled to announce that Brothers Services has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by the Baltimore Sun Media Group! This award recognizes ...
There shouldn’t be a single room in your house that you hate. That’s especially true for rooms that you spend a large amount of time using. And let’s ...
The roof is your home’s first line of defense against the elements. So, when you start to spot signs of age and deterioration, the best thing you can ...
Trusting your contractor is one of the most important keys to success with home renovations. When you’re dealing with complex systems and components ...
When it comes time to invest in a roof replacement, research is a homeowner’s best friend. But once you start digging into all the different aspects ...
Whether you’ve been thinking about updating your bathroom for a while or you were struck by inspiration on TV, one question is always top of mind for ...
Due to the excessive amount of rainfall in the area recently, it’s become increasingly important to plan for emergency situations caused by inclement ...
A quick Google search will show exactly what’s most important to homeowners regarding roof replacements—cost. There are many other decisions in the ...
Do you love to entertain friends and family? Does warmer weather draw you to the outdoors? Do you enjoy relaxing at home? If so, then you may want to ...
Icicles are usually considered a beautiful staple of winter. But they could point to a serious problem on your roof – ice dams! Ice dams are ridges ...
The first line of protection your home has against mother nature is your roof. The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) recommends you do ...
After ten years of living in a home with no basement or storage space, Kim and Rob decided it was time to invest in an expansion. They needed a room ...
How a Texas-born roofer built Brothers Services into Maryland’s most-loved remodeling company By Linda Strowbridge / Photography by Rachel Smith As a ...
Choosing materials for your bathroom floor can be a daunting task. You know it’s important, but what criteria do you need to be thinking about? What ...
Brothers Services was contacted by Extreme Makeover: Home Edition; ABC's hit television show, to be the roofing contractor on a home makeover project ...
They set themselves apart from the rest of the industry not only because of the revenue they generate, but how they positioned themselves to stay on ...
Brothers Services Company CEO John Martindale has been honored in Baltimore SmartCEO's "Leaders We Admire" issue for his ambition in growing Brothers ...
Better Business Bureau serving Greater Maryland announces the addition of nine new members to its 2013-2014 board of directors. After completion of ...
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