Are you looking for a way to rejuvenate the exterior of your home? Painting your fiber cement siding will revitalize curb appeal and breathe new life into your home. Fiber cement siding is a popular exterior home siding choice, prized for its low maintenance, durability, and weather resistance. But even the best siding needs an [...]
As more homeowners pursue green energy alternatives in their daily lives, installing solar panels has become increasingly popular. In addition to helping save the planet, they appreciate the energy savings from switching to solar power. While most homes have asphalt shingle roofs, some have metal. When evaluating whether to switch to solar power, homeowners with [...]
When you need new siding, fiber cement offers many benefits. If you’re unfamiliar with this type of siding, you might not realize how many styles are available. Whether you want your siding to resemble wood or have a classic shingle look, you’ll find several fiber cement siding styles to choose from. […]
Solar panels allow you to use the sun’s energy for power instead of relying on fossil fuels. As more and more homeowners have these panels installed, you might wonder how much you can depend on solar energy. Can solar panels power a whole house? […]
Is your home’s siding starting to look a little weathered? It could be time for a replacement. LP Smartside and James Hardie fiber cement siding are both popular choices among homeowners, and the reasons boil down to durability, reliability, and versatility. […]
Is the National League better than the American League? Is fiber cement siding better than vinyl siding? We cannot help you with some questions—we root for the Sacramento River Cats ourselves—but we can certainly help you decide on fiber cement or vinyl siding. […]
As you research your choices in new siding for your Sacramento-area home, consider energy efficiency. While most siding—including fiber cement siding—does not add appreciably to your home’s energy efficiency, you can choose to reduce your environmental impact and lower your carbon footprint. […]
Four-ingredient recipes are popular for busy families. Yet not all recipes are for eating, and at least one is a sure-fire way to protect your Sacramento-area home: fiber cement siding. What is fiber cement siding made of? There are four ingredients: Portland cement, sand, cellulose fibers, and proprietary components. Water makes the mixture mixable. [...]
Skylights allow plenty of healthful, abundant sunlight into your home while offering soul-satisfying views of the sky. Sun tunnels bring in brilliant daylight without the views. Four questions can help you select your better option. […]
How can you know when to replace windows in your house? When a smacked baseball hits a home run through a couple of window panes? When your newest energy bill from PG&E arrives? Or when a mother-in-law comments on the run-down look of your Sacramento home? Here are five signals saying you need replacement windows. [...]
