The AllenSmart Blog

Central Arkansas home talk, minus the boring parts

Real advice on roofing, storms, and home upkeep in Little Rock & Central Arkansas — written by people who actually climb the ladder.

Roofing & Storm Damage

So a Golf-Ball-Sized Hailstorm Just Redecorated Your Roof

Central Arkansas hail season doesn't ask permission. Here's how to tell if your roof actually needs help — and how to make your insurance company agree with you.

July 21, 2026 · 6 min read
Gutters & Guards

Your Gutters vs. Every Oak Tree in Central Arkansas: An Unfair Fight

Between the oaks, the pines, and whatever the squirrels are building up there, Central Arkansas gutters work overtime. Here's what happens when they lose.

July 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Siding

Why Your Siding Looks Like It Aged 20 Years in One Arkansas Summer

Between 100-degree afternoons and the kind of humidity that fogs your glasses on the walk to the mailbox, Central Arkansas is not gentle on the outside of your house.

August 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Painting

The Great Arkansas Paint Peel: Humidity, Pollen, and Why "It'll Dry Eventually" Isn't a Plan

Yellow pollen season, summer humidity, and sudden thunderstorms all conspire against a good paint job. Here's how to actually win.

August 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Chimney Rebuild

That Weird Smell When You Turn the AC On? Might Be Your Chimney's Fault

Nobody thinks about their chimney until football season — but a cracked chimney's been quietly falling apart since last winter. Here's what to check before you light the first fire.

August 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Home Inspection Repairs

The Home Inspector Found 43 Things Wrong With Your House. Take a Breath.

Selling a house in Central Arkansas means surviving The List. Here's how to get through it without losing your closing date or your mind.

August 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Storm Damage & Insurance Claims

Tornado Sirens Went Off Again. Here's What to Actually Do With Your House After.

Central Arkansas sits in an active severe-weather corridor, and the sirens don't care what week it is. Here's the real first-72-hours playbook — and how to avoid getting burned twice.

September 1, 2026 · 6 min read
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