Spring is the season many homeowners think about their gutters, because it is also the season it rains a lot, and all of your gutters’ inadequacies become more apparent. If you see water dripping out of any part of your gutters, you’ve got a problem. Your gutters should be [...]
Windows have come a long way over the years. From mere holes in the walls to paper to glass to double-hung vinyl replacement models, today’s portals to the outside world are marvels of modern manufacturing. If you still have old wood-frame windows in your home, you’re likely thinking of upgrading to a [...]
Who do you call when your home exterior needs repair? Many people claim to know how to do repairs correctly when they do not, in fact, have the proper training or know-how. Repairs cost money, and you don’t want to have to pay a second time to correct what [...]
Is it bad to mix stone and wood on your home’s exterior? No. And what’s more, mixing building materials can actually make your home look better than sticking with just one. Stone increases the value of your home, according to Angie’s list. It’s highly regarded, partly for its aesthetic appeal, and partly because its [...]
Selecting a color for your home’s exterior is pretty important. After all, you’re going to be looking at it every day — and so is everyone else in your neighborhood. The color of your home is no small matter, but when you’re contemplating what would be best, keep in mind your color choices [...]
You want a brick exterior, but what color brick should you choose? If you’re agonizing over this question, you’re probably not a traditionalist. The truth is, a lot of people, when asked what color brick they prefer, reply, “Duh! Brick red!” Sigh. Some of us know better. Bricks come in a spectrum of [...]
Never underestimate the importance of accent lighting. The old, yellow, 60-watter you keep burning on your front porch at night to keep the bugs away isn’t doing your home’s image any favors. It’s time to get your outdoor lighting in line with the 21st century. Let’s first take a look at some styles you [...]
Your home’s exterior needs a bath. Just like kids and dogs, your house needs bathing too, and it will probably result in less of a mess than you get bathing kids and dogs. The first thing you want to do is see how dirty it is. To do this [...]
Spring is almost here, and your home’s exterior is going to want some sprucing up. Spring cleaning isn’t only for your closets, you know. It’s for the outside too. Maintaining your home’s exterior isn’t just to keep it looking good, it’s to help your home last longer as well. [...]
It’s not too early to worry about how your gutters held up this winter. We may have a few more weeks in which a snowfall isn’t exactly unexpected (though it may be unwelcome), and right after that comes the busy season for your gutters. Gutters have it hard all winter, [...]
