Are you cautious by nature? Home exterior remodeling software can allay your fears by allowing you a glimpse into the future to see what your house would look like with a new covering — Renoworks is the crystal ball of remodeling! Home design software and apps aren’t new, but their quality runs the gamut. [...]
Stone exteriors are expensive. And why is that? Aren’t stones just sitting in the ground, waiting to be dug up and taken? Yes, but they are very heavy and require skill to install properly. No doubt about it — a pound of stone and a pound of vinyl siding are going to [...]
Your home’s siding is like your body’s skin — it covers and protects the important parts, but you still want it to look nice. Moisturizing and waxing aren’t the way to go with your siding, however. What should you do for your siding to keep it looking nice through the fall and [...]
Is your ranch house ho-hum? An exterior renovation may be what you need. Ranch homes — also sometimes called ramblers — are ubiquitous in the West, where the style was created in the 1920s. Some ranches are modern and gorgeous, but others can be real plain Janes. Since they are low to the ground with a streamlined style, some ranch houses can seem to fade into the landscape. Make [...]
Ah, stucco. So many finishes, so little time. Stucco has been a beloved home exterior cladding material since the early 1800s. Advances in mixing and applying the substance have made it faster and easier than ever to apply, and if it’s done correctly, it’s extremely durable. If you’re sold on stucco, the only questions you have [...]
Cleaning your home’s vinyl siding is a big job because it’s such a large area, but the results are so satisfying, and you get to enjoy your new façade every day. If you haven’t cleaned your siding in a long time (or ever), a little extra effort may be necessary, depending on its current state. Most siding will become dirty [...]
Fall is a true test for your rain gutters and downspouts. If they’re not in good shape, you could have a real mess on your hands once the leaves (and the rain) start falling. Let’s take a look at what can go wrong with gutters, the damage that can result and what you can do [...]