The exterior of your house has a profound impact on how you can feel about your own home. On top of that, it will greatly affect how other people imagine you when they see your home. There’s a reason that curb appeal has such an effect on the final price [...]
Whether you’re building a home for the first time or renovating the exterior of your current home, it’s important to determine the best exterior style for your home. Here is a brief guide to finding the best exterior style for your home—taking neighborhood, region, climate, taste, and more into account. [...]
If you’re looking at new siding for your home, you’re probably considering various materials, like vinyl, wood and fiber cement. But after you pick one of these, think about whether you want to install your new siding horizontally or vertically. You wouldn’t think it would matter, would you? But it does. [...]
Is the sun doing a number on your home exterior? The heat of the sun in August can be blistering — literally, but mostly only to painted surfaces. Today’s advanced paint formulas are more protective of home exteriors, but none lasts forever. The sun draws moisture out of your home, and [...]
Engineered wood is the practical homeowner’s choice for exterior cladding. But consumers who choose engineered wood also have an eye for beauty — they’re not getting the cheapest product out there, they’re getting one that will look great and last a long time. Homeowners have been building houses out of wood for centuries. This natural material is [...]
Do you appreciate the job your soffits do for your home every day, or do you take them for granted, rarely thinking about them yet fully enjoying the protection they provide your house? It’s OK. We have a lot to be thankful for these days, and soffits likely aren’t at the top [...]
Vinyl siding seems like a miracle — it’s inexpensive, low-maintenance and quickly covers up a whole lot of ugly. But it isn’t that easy. Not just anyone can do it correctly. Whereas some homeowners are able to replace a damaged panel or two on their own, siding an entire house should [...]
Hiring a home renovation contractor can be a real nail-biter. Some homeowners get three bids — no matter the project — and go with the middle one. You don’t want a cheap job that will just need re-doing in a few years. But neither do you want to spend more money [...]
New siding is one of the most important improvements you can make to your home. According to a cost-versus-value report from Remodeling magazine, 12 of the top 15 remodeling projects are exterior. Exterior appearance is critical to a home’s value. You could have the most beautiful, modern bathrooms on the block, but if your vinyl siding [...]
Stone veneer has become a popular choice among conscientious homeowners. Why? It’s beautiful, it’s cheaper than real stone and it’s a great investment. LOOKS LOVELY The look of stone is timeless, because stone itself is timeless. A house that incorporates stone into its exterior looks natural and strong. It shows [...]