Deciding on a new home exterior can be stressful. What will it look like? Will it be right for you? You may ask yourself these questions and agonize over the answers in many areas of your life. What color should you dye your hair? Should you get a tattoo? [...]
In the vinyl vs. fiber cement siding war, who wins? Everyone does, really, because both options are great, though for different reasons, which is why each is such a popular choice among homeowners. These man-made exterior cladding products marry the all-important durability with the beauty homeowners want. How can you decide [...]
Home foundations are meant to be tough — after all, they need to support a huge, heavy structure and everything (and everyone!) in it! But that’s doesn’t mean it has to be ugly, does it? Shoes protect our feet, but we don’t have go around with sensible footwear on [...]
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 [...]
