by Kelly Wall | Jul 24, 2015 | Exterior
Exterior Siding Options A very important decision when designing a new house is deciding on what materials to use for the exterior. There are so many materials to choose from; brick, stucco, fiber cement, and metal just to name a few. Deciding on a material to side your house is kind of like choosing clothing to wear. When choosing what to wear, we go with clothes that fit our location or the weather. We most certainly would not choose to wear flip flops in Michigan’s winter. But we also think about what fashion statement we want to make with our clothing, too. And how much money we have to spend also helps in determining what we purchase to wear. But, we cannot change the siding materials on our house as easily as we can our clothes! Therefore, most of us choose a material and stick with it. We are not planning on repainting, restaining or anything of that nature. We will choose something that will look as good on day one as it does twenty years down the road. So when you are choosing a siding material, you should choose something that will go the distance for you and your home. Horizontal Lap Siding Probably the most universal choice in siding material would be horizontal lap siding. This type of siding comes in a variety of finishes such as wood, aluminum, vinyl or fiber cement. It also comes in a wide range of colors so you are sure to find a finish that is you. It also looks great on a colonial or traditional style homes as...
by Kelly Wall | Jun 9, 2015 | Curb Appeal, Exterior, Outdoors
Need Curb Appeal? Warm weather is upon us and with that comes the upkeep to our homes. So what do you notice about your home when you are standing out by the street? Is it attractive? Has it seen better days? Should you make some changes for the better? Tis the season to add curb appeal to your home! Landscaping The landscape of your home draws in the eye of the passerby. You want to make sure that what is seen is welcoming and friendly. Here are a few tips on how to accomplish that: Add a few containers full of plants to your entryway or hang baskets of flowers from your porch ceiling to give a friendly and finished look. Clean up your yard by mowing the lawn, trimming bushes and sweeping the steps. This is a cheap and efficient way to increase your home’s attractiveness. Plant colorful perennial flowers in a flower bed that wraps itself around the front of the house. Every year you can choose a color scheme and add beautiful color to your home. If you do not have room for a flower bed, another options to add plants to containers and display near your entryway. You can still achieve that warming welcome that colorful flowers offer. Front Door Swag Your home’s front entryway is the largest focal point of its curb appeal. Everyone who visits your home will see it. So why not add some color? Grab some paint and get your home noticed! Not so sure you want to add a blast of color? No worries. Here are a...
