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Siding
When is the Best Time for a Siding Replacement?
It doesn’t matter when you replace your siding, as long as it gets done, right? Actually, that’s not true—especially if you’re installing vinyl siding. Vinyl is sensitive to temperature extremes, so replacing it during winter or summer can affect the quality of your installation. According to siding experts, the best time for siding replacement depends…
Outdoor
How to Plant a Garden Butterflies Will Love
Planting a butterfly garden is so satisfying. It can attract and keep an abundance of butterflies around so you can enjoy them in all their stages of growth. You’ll be doing them a favor, too. Due to climate change, urban and suburban development, forest destruction, and the application of toxic chemicals on everything from agricultural…
Other Home Projects
Screened Porch Heaters and Cooling Solutions
A screened porch is the best of both worlds — all the comfort of the indoors with the fresh air and exterior views of the world beyond the windows. But extreme temperatures can make it difficult to use your porch year-round. After all, sweating or shivering is no way to enjoy the outdoors! Enter: screened…
Other Home Projects
Does No-VOC Exterior Paint Matter?
Did you know that most home improvement paint includes VOCs—volatile organic compounds? Think about the strong fumes you smell in a newly painted room, which are often so harsh you have to air out the room for a few days while avoiding it entirely. Those are VOCs—chemicals like formaldehyde and benzene—and they leach into your…
Decks
5 Decking Options: Compare Price, Longevity, and Maintenance
With warm weather just around the corner, this is the best time to prepare your outdoor space for months of enjoyment. And if you’re considering building or replacing a deck, you probably have plenty of questions about where to start. Here are five different decking options along with a comparison of the cost, look, life…
Siding
Why Proper Nailing Is So Important for Vinyl Siding
Homes function best when every element works in perfect harmony. Even the smallest parts, like nails and screws, make a difference. But the type of nails you use — and your nailing technique — is extra important when you install vinyl siding on your home. Vinyl is a plastic product, so it’s a little bit…
Siding
All About Stucco Finishing Options
Any home improvement project has its uncertainties. How much will it cost? How long will it take? Will there be any surprises when you start to build? If you’ve decided to re-side your home with stucco, know one thing for sure: you’ll have tons of stucco finishing options to explore. From simple waves to smooth,…
Siding
How Sunlight Can Cause Problems for Brick and Stucco Siding
Moisture problems often arise from external factors like ice, rain, sleet, and snow, making it essential to protect your home. However, homes with masonry, stucco, fiber cement, or concrete exteriors may face a lesser-known issue called inward solar vapor drive. This occurs when cool, air-conditioned interiors cause condensation inside the house wrap, while rain-soaked exterior…