The color selection you make for your home speaks to your personality and style. It’s what brings your home’s exterior to life. And while choosing the color of your siding is important to the style of your home, the type of paint or product applied to your siding is vital to the longevity of the…
Category: exterior remodeling
6 Signs That Your Home Needs a Siding Replacement
The two most prominent elements of your home’s exterior are the siding and roof. Without either of these items, your home would be susceptible to many forms of damage and would certainly be far less comfortable. Let’s take some time to focus on your siding. Siding plays an important role in the protection, efficiency, and…
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
One of the most satisfying feelings in the world is checking items off a to-do list. And this can be even more exciting when doing so is benefiting your home. The coming of spring brings the need for home maintenance to prepare for the warmer months and to assess your home for any winter damage….
Five Reasons to Remove Wood and Masonite Siding
With all of the ice, snow, and rain this winter it’s important to inspect your siding for any damage. Wood siding is a naturally porous material, which means it can absorb large amounts of moisture over time and ultimately not protect your home. Updating worn, cracked wood or Masonite siding can increase the value of…
7 Signs That Your Windows Need to be Replaced
To replace or not to replace? That is the question — especially when it comes to a big-ticket item like windows. A full-home window replacement can be a costly venture, but often, it is necessary and worth the investment. But before you make such a large investment, you might be asking yourself: Do I really...
American Craftsman: How to Add Charm and Style to Your Home
Beautiful, strong, sturdy, and inviting — these are all words that describe the style of an American Craftsman. So it’s no wonder many homeowners embrace this form of architecture on their home’s exterior and interior. The Craftsman is a popular home style in St. Louis and across all of the United States. If you are…
Before the Storm: How to Protect Your Home’s Exterior from Storm Damage
There are two types of people in the world: those who enjoy storms and those who hate them. Some people feel relaxed and cozy hearing the pounding of raindrops on their rooftops, while some people get uptight listening to the howling wind around them. No matter what type of person you are, storms don’t need…
3 Ways to Prepare Your Exterior for Fall
With autumn approaching, it’s time to get your home ready for chilly, wet weather. Here are three practical ways to prepare your home for the change of seasons. 1. Improve energy efficiency. Utility bills can soar during cold weather due to heat loss from old, poorly insulated windows and doors. Consider installing beautiful, new, energy-efficient…
How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient — Save the Planet and Your Wallet
We only have one planet to call home, so doing what we can to take care of it in every aspect of our lives is important. This can extend into your home life. With each passing year, more and more eco-friendly and energy-efficient home options and products become available. And by investing in each of…
5 Professional Design Tips Using HardieTrim to Achieve Instant Curb Appeal
You know you’ve done it, riffled through a home décor magazine, looking at the beautiful home exteriors and dreaming of how your home could achieve such a beautiful aesthetic. Well, it’s time to stop dreaming and time to start living in that reality. Adding visual appeal to your home isn’t rocket science — it’s a…