Once upon a time, commodities traders bought and sold burlap alongside trading in silver and gold. Burlap was traded the way platinum is now. Times change; valued possessions lose value. Burlap is now lumped in with 15 other raw materials and traded on a spot market. Replace your old, drafty windows now and reap the [...]
Replacing your home’s windows can be expensive, but truly worthwhile, task. The right choices during window replacement can lead to big savings later, even if the initial cost is somewhat higher. New windows should be considered an investment that will pay off in a variety of ways. […]
You look at your neighbor’s home, and then at your home. Something seems … off about your own place. Then it hits you: your fresh-looking replacement windows are sitting amid old and tired-looking siding. You realize some new siding in a bright, beautiful color will be the facelift your Placerville home needs, but which siding [...]
Having new siding installed on your home is a major expense, but it’s an investment that you hope will pay off long-term for added curb appeal and value. It’s important to know that regardless of what type of material you choose, the appearance, performance, and longevity of your new siding largely depends on the quality [...]
Of the four criteria to guide you to new windows, only one is mathematical. Not a numbers person? Take comfort in the other three criteria — improved family life, a boost in home value, and greater energy efficiency. Surprisingly, the price is not a criterion for choosing new windows, because any replacement window you consider [...]
If you mistakenly believe that building an attractive new deck for your home can’t be very complicated or difficult, you might decide to tackle it yourself or hire a general handyman for the job. The fact is, constructing a sturdy, stable and long-lasting deck takes experience, sound carpentry skills, and a thorough understanding of [...]
Attractive, inviting decks add value and curb appeal to houses; this year’s deck trends point toward great design and supporting technology to make your wildest deck ideas come true. With deck replacement, Sacramento homeowners rely on Straight Line Construction to bring their dreams alive with our innovative techniques. Here are some of the great ideas [...]
Get bent. No, that is not an insult; a popular deck trend for 2017 is to include sweeping arcs of bent deck boards. Other amazing developments for decks could transform your Sacramento-area deck from humdrum to heavenly this summer. […]
Spring is here and it is time to clean your home’s exterior. The drought is over since California finally received enough rainfall to fill our reservoirs. Heavy rain can leave streaks on your siding and windows. Small twigs and leaves, moss and algae may be stuck on your shingle roof. You may also have loose [...]
Consider the window. Is it an exterior item, or an interior part of your house? Of course it is both, since its outside keeps cold winds and heavy rains from getting into your home’s interior, but its inside adds to the beauty and vibrancy of your home. A lot of exterior construction is like that [...]
