Dealing with residential gutters is anything but a fun experience, especially when they’re old, outdated and otherwise incapable of performing as they’re designed to.  Older gutters are far more difficult to clean and maintain than todays’ more modern systems, and can be an eyesore in cases where they’re cracked or rusted out.  Left unaddressed over time, they can promote water and debris …

Your roof is the shelter and protection from outside elements entering your home. When there’s a leak from excessive water drainage seeping through your walls, you have a good idea to check your roof. But what about the roof damages that aren’t as noticeable to the eye? The ones that you don’t visibly see can wreak havoc if you don’t …

Dealing with insurance companies while planning and overseeing the progress of your remodeling project can be a challenging task.  At Five Star Improvements, we’ve seen it on countless occasions and understand just how frustrating the process can be.  With that as our motivation we work directly with your insurance company throughout the process, to streamline the claims process while implementing …

Regardless of whether you’re selling, buying, or the recent purchaser of a home in the Rochester area, it doesn’t take a large brain to know when your siding has simply had it. Selling a home with siding that’s aged, dented and warped is about as desirable as being shown one in similar condition. And for those who have no plans …

When an outdated or deteriorating section of your home becomes compromised, or just too painful to look at, it’s essential to partner with a Rochester NY remodeling company who understands just how much your palace means to you.  At Five Star Improvements, we staff some of the most talented exterior remodelers in the WNY region, and specialize in a full …

Sometimes, our homes need a little sprucing up in the window department. When you want to add more natural light to your room to soak up the aesthetic and health benefits, consider installing a skylight. Skylight windows are on the ceiling of your room and offer a bright, unique way to add dimension to your home. Here are a few …

One of the most common roofing methods is shingling. Using individual shingles, roofers can provide simple, cost-effective, and stylish roofing solutions for homes and businesses. Here’s everything you need to know about roof shingles before you opt for this roofing material. What Are Roof Shingles? Roof shingles are a roof covering that roofers lay in an overlapping style for maximum …

Winter in Rochester, NY can be hard on your home or business’s roofing system. From fallen tree branches to snowstorms, your roof must survive a variety of seasonal hazards. Failure to schedule a pre-winter roof inspection could cause a roof ill-equipped to survive the cold months. Review this list of problems your roof could encounter this winter. Then, schedule roofing services in …

Children playing outside is common in many neighborhoods in Rochester, NY, as well as in pop culture. However, these outside activities can place the windows of neighbors at risk – a baseball flying through a window is one of the most common tropes in literature, movies, and TV shows. Here are some of the most famous scenes where kids broke …

Whether you’re planning on hosting plenty of summer parties, need to make some overdue repairs, or simply looking to change the appearance of your house, Summer is a great time to tackle those home remodeling projects. And if you’re like most homeowners, there’s usually more than one project lingering on your to-do list. Maybe you’re thinking about having new windows …