As a homeowner, you desire to have a beautiful home that reflects your personal design style. This is not limited to major elements of a home-like siding, flooring, or countertops. Being a proud homeowner is found in those large elements but also in the small details that make your home unique to you. And while…
8 Ideas To Make Your Home’s Exterior Stand Out
What Is the Cost of New Home Windows?
When selecting window components based on your unique needs, each decision will directly impact your overall investment in new windows. Window installation cost also gets factored into your total cost for new windows. It’s wise to educate yourself on the multiple decisions you need to make for your new window components, and make informed choices…
Should I Reseal or Replace My Windows?
Window seal failure can be tricky when it comes to repairs vs. replacement. While many homeowners opt to repair them if possible, it’s important to understand that sometimes fixes will only be temporary, and you’ll soon end up replacing the window anyways. Repairs aren’t usually long-lasting, reliable solutions to a window problem, and there’s a…
Seven Signs of Water-Damaged Siding
As a homeowner, it is extremely frustrating when your house’s siding fails. It might also cause you to worry that your exterior is no longer providing adequate protection to you and your family or the structure’s foundation. The Portland area is a fantastic place to live, but the wet Pacific Northwest climate — which results…
Introducing the James Hardie Aspyre Collection
The beauty of an innovative company like James Hardie rests in the fact that they’re constantly improving. And their latest line of siding will not disappoint. Enter the Aspyre Collection, designed to please homeowners with even the most distinctive taste. This distinguished siding offers high design for one-of-a-kind luxury properties. From traditional to modern homes,…
Hardie Siding Installation: DIY or Certified Contractor?
DIY projects can save money, and they work well for ambitious homeowners who enjoy doing the upgrades. But when it comes to James Hardie siding installation, the components that go into the mix make it wise to leave this one to the pros. Hardie siding’s makeup is so dense, it takes a skilled team of…
How to Identify and Repair Construction Defects on Your Home’s Exterior
If your home is suffering from leaky windows, soggy walls, mold growth, or missing waterproofing—you may be the victim of a construction defect. Unlike typical deterioration, such as fading paint or storm damage, you can trace construction defects back to shoddy building techniques. These errors can manifest years after your home was erected, and they…
5 Reasons to Replace LP SmartSide with James Hardie Siding
On the day of your LP Smart Siding installation, you were likely thrilled with the upscale appearance, authentic wood grain texture, and affordable price of your new home exterior. However, since that day, you may not have realized that your siding has been secretly suffering from concerning problems, like termite infestation, water infiltration, rot, and…
What Are Storm Windows?
Storm windows are an affordable way to save on your energy bills each winter. A home’s old, drafty, single-paned windows let frigid air seep in during the winter—but storm windows offer an extra seal by adding another windowpane between your interior and the great outdoors. Although installing storm windows can be a hassle, when homeowners…
Should My Cracked Vinyl Siding Be Repaired or Replaced?
As homes settle, subpar vinyl siding materials can tend to crack. Gaps and breaks from loosened siding allow rain to seep in between panels and into your home, creating the perfect environment for unhealthy mold and mildew to grow. Unfortunately, cracks also make way for pest infestation. Is it time to replace your worn-out vinyl…
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