When siding repairs are deferred as the house at left illustrates, the repair costs increase significantly. The home owner claimed they didn't realize the damage was there until finishing a basement bedroom for their daughter ... and there was a hole the size of a fist, open to the outdoors? The …
Popular Home Siding Varies by Region
Most homeowners don't think about their home siding beyond the color because it's simply part of the house. Even when you build a house, production builders offer color choices but maintain consistent siding in their communities. This means the only time you get to pick your home siding is when you …
8 Wood Rot Repairs Your Home Might Need
Wood repair is one of the most common home repairs because your house has a lot of wood. Most (not all) wood rot occurs on your home's exterior when your home gets wet and water doesn't run off or evaporate. While some home repairs might seem optional, you'll save money by making wood rot repairs as …
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6 House Siding Options: Cost to Install & Maintain
If you're building a new home, or thinking about new house siding for an older one, you've got lots of choices. There are natural and synthetic materials, and you may even replace what you've got with something that looks altogether different. Some are very high-end and custom while other siding …
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4 Low Maintenance Siding Options
Advances in building materials mean homeowners have more choices in low maintenance siding that needs minimal care. Siding is what protects your home from the elements - the hot sun, howling winds, water in many forms plus extreme temperature changes. We can't change the weather but …
Duct Tape Uses for Home Repairs
The most common duct tape uses if you search online, appear to be crafts from duct tape flowers to a duct tape wallet. When you research the history of duct tape, you realize there are many practical uses for duct tape (read Duct Tape, Duct Tape Magic & Myths). Before there was a product …