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Siding
DIY Skirting Ideas to Complement Your Siding
Calling all you weekend warriors! If your concrete foundation could use some oomph, a faux stone skirting installed against it can net you instant curbside appeal—while being seriously simple to install. Panel designs, textures, and colors have all come a long way in the last few years. The quality stone veneers on the market now…
Siding
Best Siding and Trim Color Combinations
A fresh coat of paint can work wonders on your home, breathing new life into any room. Painting the outside of your home is essentially like a facelift for your house, making it look new again. But if choosing a paint color for the interior gives you anxiety, picking out colors for your siding and…
Windows
Stained glass windows were used for centuries in everything from Egyptian and Roman pottery to Medieval churches and mosques. Then, thousands of years later, contemporary artists like Frank Lloyd Wright demonstrated stained glass can also be used in homes. Stained glass windows are a great solution for homeowners to make their homes unique. Here are…
HVAC
You’ve heard of smart thermostats. So why not a smart air vent, too? While that might seem like overkill (after all, who really ever touches their air vents?), smart vent manufacturers argue that manipulating vents offers a convenient way to lower energy consumption and keep your home more comfortable. The idea here is that homeowners…
Windows
All About Colored Vinyl Windows
Replacing Window Frames When it comes to window frames, there are plenty of options for you to choose from. The desired aesthetic for your home will play a large part in your choice of frame, as will your local climate and the cost of installing window frames. When you make the choice to replace your…
Other Home Projects
Want to know where you can save energy in your home but don’t want to hire an energy auditing company? You can save money and a simple home energy audit yourself. Start by pinpointing these five most common ways homes lose energy. Locate air leaks Where in your home is cold air seeping in or warm…
Other Home Projects
Did you know that solar panel uses go beyond traditional installations on home rooftops? From solar ovens to solar swimming pool heaters, there is a solar energy solution for all of your energy needs. Solar panels can be made as small as those found on calculators or as large as the roof on your home,…
Decks
The Cost of Adding a Rooftop Deck
Imagine taking in the sights and scenes of the landscape beyond your home—all from the soaring heights of your own rooftop deck. A deck installed on your roof adds a luxury feel to your home. It improves the architectural aesthetics of your property and provides a place to practice yoga at sunrise, have an outdoor…