Brick Basics: Maintenance, Care and Cleaning
Brick Basics: Maintenance, Care and Cleaning - When considering exterior options, brick comes in first for durability and longevity. All it takes is a When considering exterior options, brick comes in first for durability and longevity. All it ... [... more]
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CedarPly Siding
CedarPly® by KPly combines the many qualities of Western Red Cedar with the structural and labor-saving advantages of plywood. The rich cedar grain adds beautiful visual impact, while providing excellent stain retention characteristics, ... [... more]
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Cemplank Siding
Cemplank, manufactured by FCP, is an attractive and aesthetically pleasing fiber-cement plank siding. The deep cedar-grain texture provides a genuine wood appearance with premium fiber-cement performance. The unique fiber-cement formulation ... [... more]
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Copper Gutters
Copper Gutters - Gutters are the unsung heroes of a home's exterior. When constructed from copper, this oft-overlooked detail becomes more than a rain Gutters are the unsung heroes of a home's exterior. When constructed from copper, this ... [... more]
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Engineered Siding
Engineered Siding - Engineered siding products are a popular alternative to wood, vinyl, and aluminum siding. Engineered wood and fiber cement have an Engineered siding products are a popular alternative to wood, vinyl, and aluminum siding. ... [... more]
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What is Asbestos?
What is Asbestos? - Asbestos is a serious health risk-and it may be in your home. Educate yourself with this helpful asbestos fact sheet from the Envi Asbestos is a serious health risk-and it may be in your home. Educate yourself with this ... [... more]
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Outdoor Spring Cleaning
Outdoor Spring Cleaning - Before summmer gets into full swing, take a weekend to get your home ready for outdoor living. Before summmer gets into full swing, take a weekend to get your home ready for outdoor living. When spring is in the air and ... [... more]
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Exterior Painting: Before You Begin
Exterior Painting: Before You Begin - To get a better-looking, longer-lasting paint job, take a good look at the surface you plan to paint before you To get a better-looking, longer-lasting paint job, take a good look at the surface you plan to ... [... more]
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Exterior Tour
With the landscaping around the back of the mansion nearly complete, Bob joins Sam Daniels for a quick tour. To create a screen from the busy street below, the landscapers have planted a loop of American hollies, which when mature will grow to be ... [... more]
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Fence Types and Styles
Fence Types and Styles - Fences are more than walls with a view, they have style, form, and function to meet the needs of homeowners and their propert Fences are more than walls with a view, they have style, form, and function to meet the needs ... [... more]
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Reclaimed Granite for Gardens, Yards, and Walkways
Reclaimed Granite for Gardens, Yards, and Walkways - Granite gives the look of bygone era along with a solid, hassle-free character that makes it perf Granite gives the look of bygone era along with a solid, hassle-free character that makes it ... [... more]
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Wood Siding Options
Wood Siding Options - Which wood siding to choose depends on a home's style, location, and the homeowner's budget. While Cedar shingles are perenniall Which wood siding to choose depends on a home's style, location, and the homeowner's budget. ... [... more]
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