Vinyl siding is affordable, it’s easy to install, it lasts many years, and once in place, it requires very little maintenance – so with attributes such as these, it’s easy to understand why this versatile material has established itself as one of the most popular siding materials in the US. If you’ve decided you’d also … Read more
According to multiple surveys, blue is the world’s favorite color. And it comes in thousands of shades and tints. When it comes to blue vinyl siding, it’s packaged with lofty names like azure, midnight sky, or deep sea. It may also have tinges of other colors in it. Maybe you’re interested in a specific hue. … Read more
Vinyl siding is durable, hardy, and can withstand weather elements, dirt, and debris. Still, regular maintenance is a must if you want to keep your home’s exterior in tip-top condition. Cleaning your vinyl siding is not difficult, but a pressure washer makes it easier. That said, you should be extra careful when handling a pressure … Read more
Is the vinyl siding on your house broken, aged, or discolored? Vinyl is a tough material, but it may need to be replaced at some point. The good news is you can replace vinyl siding on your own with a few basic tools. The difficulty level of this project is moderate but what most people … Read more
Trim is the cherry on top of the cake when doing the final touches of your vinyl siding project. Trim serves an aesthetic and functional purpose and is one of the best investments you can make for the value of your home. The right piece of trim used at the right place will hide gaps … Read more
Is your home’s vinyl siding looking dirty and beaten down from visible green algae? Vinyl as a siding material can boost your home’s curb appeal, but this material easily shows dirt and debris, making a regular maintenance routine necessary. Seeing green algae on your siding can throw you into a panic. The good news is, … Read more
Are you looking to decorate the exterior of your house with your favorite accessories? If your house is clad in vinyl siding, you must be extra cautious when hanging anything, whether that’s a planter, sign, or awning. Heavy items will quickly pull down and destroy your siding, leaving you with a huge repair bill. I … Read more
When you hear the word ‘ranch’, you think of wide-open spaces and massive one-story homes. The walls were often clapboard and the roofs were routinely pitched. The houses were built close to the ground, mostly without crawlspaces, just like those cattle ranches. Farmhouses were built with crops in mind, so you’d see high silo walls … Read more
In traditional societies, poor people built their homes from cob (mud). Middle-class construction was largely wood while the rich people got to live in stone houses built by slaves, serfs, and servants. These days, most of us can afford to build with concrete. But because of technology, regional climate, building laws, and convenience, most homes … Read more
Clapboard siding has been popular for centuries. In case you’re unfamiliar, it’s those 2 by 4 wooden planks you see on the exterior walls of country homes. They sometimes come with a picket fence. Two other popular styles for wood siding are lumber logs and cedar planks. Logs can be used whole, halved, or quartered. … Read more