Vinyl siding is advertised as the antidote to exterior painting. Of course, board and shingle siding, aluminum and also steel siding do not always follow suit. Read on for must know tips and tricks that make installing exterior siding an informed decision. Why Invest in Exterior Siding? Exterior siding installations add to the aesthetic appeal ...
If your home is older than 50 years or more, chances are that somewhere you have a room or two with an acoustical tile ceiling. These thick paper-like tiles first hit the scene in the late 1950s and were touted as a way to baffle noise, beautify the home, and cut the cold draft coming ...
Fall is one of the best times to caulk outdoor areas of the home where cold air can seep in. Open joints create drafts and increase heating costs. Don’t heat the outdoors. Take the time to caulk exterior joints of your home. The price of caulk and the effort it takes to apply it can ...
In the cleaning business my husband and I have owned for many years, we’ve never particularily enjoyed cleaning aluminum siding for our customers for various reasons. Until recently, we’ve never been able to clean any aluminum siding without having the color look spotty from the effects of oxidation on the aluminum. When years have passed ...
If you are planning to buy a home then you must learn about the common American home architectural styles and choose the style that suits your taste and requirements. This will help you to narrow down your choices for a home and save you a lot of time. Your familiarity with the professional terms associated ...
While many homeowners know about popular exterior options for their home such as paint or vinyl siding, few are aware of the many materials available to cover the outside of your home. As an architect, I’m always surprised at how many new materials are developed each year. In this article I include 10 of the ...
One of the best things you can do for your home is protect its exterior with a quality siding, as it will drastically improve its appearance and increase property value. Shopping for the best home siding materials can be an overwhelming process. There’s so much to choose from! Do you want a material that’s affordable, ...
Here are some tips and ideas on how to collect scrap metal. With few companies hiring and with scrap metal prices again picking up, this is a great time to start your own scrap metal collecting business. If you are new to collecting scrap metal one of the first things you should do is visit ...
While it’s not something you’ll want to do too frequently (it’s a fairly big job!), there are times when you will need to bite the bullet and wash your house. Over time, vinyl and aluminum siding develops mildew, oxidation or other soiling, which detracts considerably from the original crispness and freshness of new siding. Aluminum ...
In the old days, before pre-fab housing became popular, houses were built with items at hand. The builder purchased the land, and the house was built as money and materials were available. The advantage of this was simple- no mortgage to pay on for 20-30 years, and you knew the quality of the home. It ...
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