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. [...]
Some children ask more than 300 questions per day, according to a study. We will venture a guess that not one of those 300+ kid questions is, “Why are gutters important?” Homeowners may have plenty of questions about the cost-versus-value of gutters, but not kids. Let’s find out if you even need gutters on your [...]
Are lottery tickets worth their money? Not usually; the odds are against you. Are travel insurance policies worth it? Not for most airline travel, no. Are gutter guards worth it? Yes…and no. Let’s take a closer look. […]
The siding on your house can make a huge impact on your home’s overall look and feel. Most siding materials come in textured or smooth finishes which can either be high or low gloss. You can choose from a wide range of colors, with some coming with grain-like patterns to closely resemble real wood. [...]
Once you have selected a reputable siding contractor and the right siding material, the next step is to prepare for siding installation. The siding replacement process varies depending on your home’s unique architectural attributes. To make the process seamless, here is how to prepare for new siding. […]
As the first line of defense for your home, exterior siding works overtime to keep the elements at bay, and it can do so successfully for decades. However, no siding is designed to last forever. Over time, your siding can succumb to heavy rain, whipping wind, and other weather threats. […]
Your siding plays an important role in protecting your home from the elements and adding aesthetics. With new siding, you can significantly increase your property’s value, enhance its energy efficiency, and provide better protection from the weather elements. […]
