Stone siding offers an elegant and timeless look with exceptional durability over time. Here are a few points for homeowners to know before choosing their design.
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Everything You Need to Know About Siding Insulation
Siding protects your home from the elements but doesn’t increase your home’s energy efficiency. For that, you’ll need to choose one of many insulation options.
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Everything You Need to Know about Brick Siding
Brick has adorned homes for centuries, but have you discovered its true value? Learn more about how brick can dress up your home and keep utility bills down.
Guide to Choosing Fiber-Cement Siding for Your Home
Fiber-cement siding is one of the most durable and versatile materials available for the exterior of a home. We look at some of its pros and cons.
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Metal Siding: Everything You Need to Know
Siding can define a home’s exterior appearance; here’s everything you need to know about metal siding on a new home.
Ultimate Guide to Wood Types and Styles for Siding
There’s room for expression and personality when designing the colors and layout of your home’s wood siding. Here’s a list of popular styles and materials to get you started.
3D Printing Houses: The Future of Homebuilding
Using 3D printing to build a home may sound futuristic, but that future is here. Learn how builders are turning to 3D printing to create more affordable housing options.
Everything You Need to Know About Wood Siding
Wood siding is versatile and timeless. Rich colors and unique tones inspire fabulous designs from traditional to modern in style. Here’s what you need to know when choosing your wood siding.
Everything You Need to Know About Solar Panel Roofs
Looking for an eco-friendly and cost-effective roofing material? Solar tiles may be a great fit for your new home.
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Builders Look for Lumber Alternatives as Price Soars
With a lumber shortage and rising building costs as a result, homebuilders are increasingly looking at lumber alternatives to ease the strain on lumber producers and build more sustainable, durable homes.
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Guide to Choosing the Best Siding for Your House
The exterior of your home is the first impressions guests receive, so you want it to look nice! Here’s how to select the best siding depending on cost, aesthetics, and climate.
The Homeowner’s Guide to Green Roofs
Green roofs are a perfect mix of style and environmentally conscious living. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re interested in one for your new home.
Slate Roofs: Everything You Need to Know
Slate is a popular and beautiful material that can accentuate any roof. Explore the benefits of a slate roof, including why it’s called the 100-year solution.
Everything You Need to Know About Synthetic Roofing
Thinking about incorporating synthetic roofing into your exterior home design? Here’s what you need to know.
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A Guide to Hip Roofs
Hip roofs are among the most popular type of roof and complement a variety of architectural styles, and can be used in nearly any climate. Learn more about the pros and cons of hip roofs.
Everything You Need to Know About Concrete and Clay Roofs
Learn more about clay and concrete roofs, and figure out if they are the right roofing material for your new home.
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Everything You Need to Know About Ceramic Roofs
Thinking about installing a ceramic roof? Here’s what you need to know about the advantages, disadvantages, care, and costs of your potential project.
Cost-Determining Factors of a Home Foundation
Your home’s foundation can cost a pretty penny, but understanding the factors that influence the overall expense can help you make a wise investment.
Mansard Roofs Offer a Touch of French Elegance
Mansard roofs have been used for public buildings and residences since the 16th century. Learn more about the pros and cons of mansard roofs.
Is a Wood Roof Right for Your Home?
Wood roofs complement a variety of architectural styles. Learn more about the pros and cons of this classic roofing material.
7 Unique Roof Designs to Transform Your Home
Instead of opting for a plain vanilla roof, consider these seven roof shapes that can make your home uniquely distinct.
Everything You Need to Know about Metal Roofs
If you are thinking of elevating your roof to a new level, consider the versatility and durability of metal.
Asphalt Roofs: Popular and Practical
Asphalt roof shingles are by far the most popular material for a roof, but that doesn’t mean they are the right choice for every home. Here’s everything you need to know.
Roof Terminology 101: Your Guide to Common Terms
Understanding the basic anatomy of your roof can come in handy when repairing or building new construction. Here are common terms to know.
How to Choose a House Foundation
When selecting your new home’s foundation, there are many factors to consider. Here is a list of things to keep in mind when designing your home base.
Best Methods for Installing Foundations by Material
You’ve selected your foundation type, what’s next? Here are common methods for building and installing your new home’s foundation.
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How to Finance Your Tear Down and Rebuild
When you find the perfect location but the house requires some handy work, consider a tear down and rebuild on your lot. Here are several options for financing your dream home.
The Best House Foundations for Difficult Terrains
New home construction on a slope, floodplain, or beachfront? Here are creative foundation solutions that might just fit your needs.
3 Most Common House Foundations
Home foundations are not one size fits all. We compare the three main foundation types to help you find the right fit for your location, lot and lifestyle.
High Price of Lumber Shouldn’t Scare New Home Buyers
Heard about lumber prices rising? Don’t panic! We explain what these increased costs mean, both for builders and homebuyers.
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