Are You Ready for a New Deck?
If you’re like many other Des Moines homeowners, you head out onto the deck to enjoy the warm weather at every opportunity. […]
What You Need to Know About Proper Gutter Installation
If it’s time to replace the gutters on your Des Moines home, you may be tempted to either tackle the job yourself or hire a handyman who’ll do the work inexpensively. This can backfire and end up costing you more in property damage, so it’s wiser to hire a pro who understands all about proper [...]
How to Pick the Best Home Improvements
A home requires a lot of upkeep, and oftentimes, there are multiple repairs and improvements that need attention at the same time. If you’re not sure which improvements you should tackle first without overextending your budget, you can benefit from some prioritization advice. […]
Everything You Need to Know About Home Siding
Siding that’s in good condition is a key structural component of your home that helps protect the interior from the elements. Having quality siding that’s expertly installed also provides a finishing touch that enhances your home’s curb appeal and value. […]
Talk Trends and Consult with Experts at the Des Moines Home + Garden Show
Visit with VanWeelden Co. during the all-new Des Moines Home + Garden Show, February 11-14, at the Iowa Events Center downtown. Our team will be on-site in Booth 214 answering questions, offering consultations and scheduling estimates for the duration of the four-day event. We look forward to meeting and discussing any or all of your [...]
Spring into Houzz, the Des Moines Home Show and Outdoor Living
Spring is right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to schedule your next home improvement project! The VanWeelden Co. team offers general construction services and specializes in the installation of roofing, siding, doors, gutters, windows, outdoor living spaces and more. Time to look at a new roofing system or replacement of the siding? How [...]
Value of Steel Doors, Stone Veneer, Exterior Construction Rank High in Des Moines
Remodeling Magazine came out this week with its 28th Cost vs. Value Report, comparing construction costs for 36 popular improvement projects with their perceived impact on a home’s resale price. Members of the National Association of REALTORS determined – in 102 U.S. markets – that only about half of those 36 projects would actually be [...]
Create the Perfect Outdoor Living Space with VanWeelden Co.
Whether you’re fixed on a perfect spot to sunbathe by the pool, fire up the grill, relax in the hot tub, huddle up next to the fire pit, or create a seamless transition from the inside of the home to your family’s favorite nice-weather gathering place, we’d like to brainstorm a remodeling solution with you. [...]
The Arrival of Spring and 2013 Iowa Hail Storm Statistics
Now that winter has melted away, spring has finally sprung and with it comes its own version of severe and damaging weather conditions. These conditions, especially hail, can be threatening to your Des Moines-area home’s exterior, vehicles and other personal property. Sometimes, if you don’t notice, inspect, or repair damage after severe weather such as [...]
Exterior Signs: Setting Home Improvement Goals in 2014
Leaking roofs, rotting wood and flooded basements are good - rather bad - signs that setting some exterior home improvement goals should make your list in 2014. It’s easy to get nostalgic this time of year as the Christmas music fades and phrases like “fresh beginnings” usher us toward New Year's celebrations. Many publishers push [...]