Color choices do not live independently. Selected thoughtfully, they have the potential to fuse into one design-liberating whole. Informed by leading residential architects and powerful trends, Exterior Portfolio gives you virtually unlimited color paths to explore—including Smart Styles™ Premium and Smart Styles™ Expressions shades that feature Chromatix™ technology color protection to resist fading. Explore the [...]
When the time comes to replace or repair your roof, choosing the right roofing contractor for your project is an important decision. Searching online for roofers near you will likely bring up dozens, if not hundreds, of results. How can you quickly narrow down your list to the most trusted, reputable roofing companies in your area? Read [...]
Norandex supplies a professional-grade product line designed with the trades in mind. As a subsidiary of ABC Supply Co., Inc., Norandex products are sold exclusively through ABC Supply. Homeowners who would like the opportunity to purchase Norandex products at any of the ABC Supply locations nationwide may do so by purchasing through a qualified [...]
To maximize the impact of a roof color, it should complement the look and feel of your home's exterior, which can help boost curb appeal and give you a sense of pride in your home. But the color you choose should reflect your personality. Don't get a roof color just because it's the same [...]
It’s the middle of winter, but you have a roofing emergency. You may be wondering how cold is too cold for roofing your house. The temperature that is too cold for roofing is 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Most roofing companies will tell you they don’t install roofs below 40 degrees. This is because asphalt shingles tend [...]
Renovating doesn't always mean big returns. See which improvements pay off when you sell. Whether you’re thinking of selling in the next six months or a few years down the road, remodeling with return on investment (ROI) in mind is a smart financial move. Few investments recoup more than 100% of their cost, but [...]
Check out the housing trends of the past to understand how they shape our present and future abodes. A Walk Through America’s Housing History 1/16 Housing trends evolve, decade by decade, with some styles influencing future construction and other forms left in the past. Economic and technological surges and depressions have a powerful effect [...]
How do you know how often to clean gutters? Find out how to identify when your gutters need to be cleaned and what can happen if you ignore them. Q: I usually put off cleaning my gutters until late fall when I get my house ready for winter. But after a recent storm, I [...]
When you purchase a home, condo or renters insurance policy, you’ll have the option to choose “replacement cost coverage,” which pays to replace damaged or stolen property with new, similar items. Part of that process includes what’s called “recoverable depreciation.” Recoverable depreciation refers to the gap between the depreciated value of an item and how [...]
This tax credit is effective for products purchased and installed between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2032. You can claim: 30% of project cost $600 maximum amount credited What products are eligible? Exterior windows or skylights must meet the ENERGY STAR Most Efficient criteria. Annual Limits on Energy-Efficient Home [...]
