KENCO ACADEMY

If you've ever looked into replacing your front door (or any exterior entry door), you've probably come across two very different options: a door slab and a pre-hung door unit. The slab is almost always cheaper, sometimes significantly so. And if you're handy, or know someone who is, it might seem like an obvious way to cut costs on a replacement. We're going to explain why, in nearly every exterior door replacement scenario, a slab-only swap is a false economy. This isn't be

We get this question more than you might think. A homeowner has already purchased a window, a door, or siding panels — maybe they found a deal online, maybe a family member picked something up, maybe they just want to save a few dollars by splitting the job. And they call us and ask: "Can you just come install it?" It's a fair question. And we always answer it honestly. The short answer is no — and the reason isn't just about protecting our bottom line. It's about protecting

A little time outside with a notepad in April is worth a lot more than an emergency call in August. Here's what to look for, including a few things most homeowners never think to check. Spring is the best time to catch small problems. The weather's mild, you're not in a rush, and the damage winter left behind is fresh enough to fix cheap. Wait until August, and what started as a caulk gap is now a rot repair. We put together a checklist covering the five areas we know best: w

Your hot water heater is basically a giant kettle that never gets turned off. Think about what happens to your coffee maker or electric kettle over time—mineral buildup, crusty deposits, that weird white stuff that accumulates. Now imagine that, but scaled up to a 40-50 gallon tank that's constantly heating water, 24/7, for years. That's your hot water heater. The good news? You can add years to its life with one simple task that takes about 20 minutes, once a year. Why Flus

If you own a manufactured or mobile home, you've probably noticed something frustrating: getting a window company to give you a fair quote is harder than it should be. Some companies won't work on mobile homes at all. Others will... but the price they quote makes you wonder if they actually want your business. And when you start looking into doing it yourself to save money, those YouTube videos make it look pretty straightforward. Here's what nobody's telling you: replacing w