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Signs Your Siding Needs To Be Replaced

It's something you and your neighbors see every day. But when it comes time for home improvements, it isn't always given its due. It's your siding. While siding might not be on your top home improvement list, it is vital to your home's overall aesthetics, energy efficiency, and integrity. A well-maintained, high-quality siding can make a significant difference in your home's curb appeal as well as its property value. Your siding protects your home against the elements, protecting it from extreme cold and heat, weather inclement, debris, and pests. What happens if your siding starts to crack, fade or become...

Does Vinyl Siding Increase Your Home’s Value?

It doesn't matter if you plan to live in your home for several years or more, it is important to understand which products can increase the home's value. Vinyl siding can make a big impact on the exterior appearance of your home and increase its value. According to the 2018 Cost vs. Value Report from Remodeling Magazine, siding replacement can increase your home value by 76.7%. For a project of $15,072, you can recover $11,554. Let's look at a few ways vinyl siding can increase your home's value: beautiful appearance, durability, low maintenance and energy efficiency. Beautiful Appearance You may need new...

Insulated Vinyl Siding vs. Fiber Cement: Which One is Best?

There are many siding options available today that will give your home an attractive exterior and protect it from the weather. However, two popular products are fiber cement siding and insulated vinyl siding. We will be comparing Insulated Vinyl Siding to Fiber Cement in this article to help you decide which is best for your project. Composition Insulated vinyl siding is made up of rigid, contoured insulation that is permanently attached to vinyl siding. Fiber cement siding is made up of a mixture of cement, sand and cellulose fibers. An independent Life Cycle Assessment revealed that insulated vinyl siding has a lower...

How to Clean Double Hung Windows

There are many different methods on how to clean double hung windows, but these are the most effective ways to remove dirt and grime from these windows. To begin, take off the screens from your window panes. Next, unlock and lock the panels of your window. Use a squeegee to gently scrub the inside glass. If you want to save time, you can make a vinegar solution using 2 to 3 tablespoons of vinegar in a gallon of water. To clean the exterior glass of your double hung windows, you will need to lift the lower sash and engage the...