When it comes to protecting the outside of your home you have a wide variety of choices - wood clapboard, stucco, brick, fiber cement, and vinyl siding, just to name the more popular choice. Whatever you choose, it's important to select a quality product, because next to your roof, siding ...
read moreWhen the warm weather is finally here for keeps in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, you'll find homeowners in droves outside on the weekends tackling those home maintenance and yard chores that have been waiting all winter. Some are mechanical upkeep, some are winter recovery, and others are more aesthetic, such ...
read moreStep one: Y0u've decided it's time to replace your old cracked and fading siding. Step two: After evaluating the materials available and getting recommendations from some friends and neighbors, you're fairly certain that what you want is James Hardie fiber cement siding. Step three: hiring a contractor. The first two ...
read moreSpring is home improvement season in the Twin Cities, and after a dreary window sprucing up the exterior of your home can be a great project. If the outside of your home is looking a little rough, you may have started looking at paint colors for a face lift. But ...
read moreA home’s siding is an important part of protecting it from the elements and enhancing its exterior appearance. When you get new siding your home gets a makeover. There are a number of products on the market, mainly vinyl, wood, steel, and fiber cement. If you’re shopping around for new ...
read moreHome exteriors entered a new wave of remodeling when aluminum siding hit the market in the 1940's. Because it required little maintenance (no repainting or staining), it quickly caught on. It was inexpensive and lightweight, and quickly became very popular. But it also had its drawbacks. The painted finish peeled and faded, and ...
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