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By Sgt. Stephen Napoli, New Jersey State Police As a seasoned officer who has served 22 years with the New Jersey State Police, I’ve witnessed firsthand some perilous scenes that unfolded on our state highways. The rush of vehicles speeding past a roadside incident is a chilling reality that first responders face daily. It’s such…

Your house is a living thing! Like your body, it requires care and attention to function well. For example, in the same way that you might adjust your diet and wardrobe with the seasons, your house also requires seasonal updates to remain comfortable and healthy year-round. We believe you deserve to live in beauty and…

By Chris Lockwood, NJDOT Crew Supervisor You’re on the shoulder of a three-lane highway when an 18-wheeler rushes past you at 70 miles per hour, just a few feet from where you’re standing. As the rear of the truck passes, you feel an invisible force pulling your whole body toward it into the path of…

Have you ever hired a contractor who fails to meet your expectations? You aren’t alone. Unfortunately, many contractors often over-promise and under-deliver, both in the actual product delivery and customer service. The good news. Not every contractor is unreliable. In this article, we’ll cover why some contractors are undependable and how to find stand-up trades-people…

Roof and Siding Replacement Cost Your roof and siding are the key to a welcoming first impression and your first line of defense against the elements. Few things play as great a role in the appearance and comfort of a home. If you’re a homeowner in need of a roofing or siding replacement, you may…

By Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, NJDOT Commissioner The start of a new school year is just a few weeks away and with that we will see an increased number of motorists on New Jersey’s roadways. Between hurried school runs, residents returning from vacations, and buses trying to stay on schedule, the pace of activity on our highways,…

Summer means enjoying your outdoor spaces with morning gardening sessions, afternoon barbecues with friends and family, and casual dinners al fresco. Spending this much time outside is great — and it also creates the opportunity to notice if the exterior of your home looks dull or dingy. If you have vinyl siding, it’s extremely easy…

There’s no doubt about it – the two most widely used roofing materials on the market today are asphalt and metal. The real question is: what roofing material is the best for your home? According to Consumer Reports, “Asphalt shingles remain far and away the most popular choice because they’re relatively inexpensive and easy to…

Whether you plan to install vinyl or fiber cement siding, or update your paintable siding, here are tips for picking exterior house colors with confidence.  Follow A Few Rules  Most designers stick closely to a tried-and-true principle called the Rule of Three.  Rule of Three  The best designers involve no more than three colors in…