A siding’s color is the most noticeable element of a home’s exterior; it defines your curb appeal. With so many options to choose from, selecting the color that will mesh with the rest of your exterior can be a tough job.[…] Read More
The Best Exterior Projects To Add Great Home Value
There’s no better time to tackle home improvement than now. If you’ve delayed some discretionary renovations over the years, then you might want to pursue them in preparation for the holidays. After all, any project promises to add tremendous value to your home. Consumer confidence is high despite current political anxiety, and many homeowners believe that home values will continue their upward trend in the future.[…] Read More
Signs That You Need New Windows
Windows are quite communicative when it comes to revealing problems. Unlike other parts of your home, they don’t hide issues and they tell you when something’s wrong right away. Homecraft discusses what your windows are saying when they do the following:[…] Read More
Top 3 Window Styles for Traditional Homes – PART 3: Bay and Bow: Focusing on Sophistication
Due to their classic appeal, bay and bow windows are suited for almost any traditional American home, including Victorian, Ranch, Colonial, Cape Cod and Tudor. Many homeowners love their unique, protruding style, as this lends their home architectural interest. With their beautiful structure, curves and old-world charm, they have the ability to boost and completely transform your curb appeal.[…] Read More
4 Mistakes That Professional Roofers Avoid
Roofing projects are highly technical endeavors that should never be entrusted to just anybody. If you hire a non-certified – or worse – an unlicensed contractor for the job, the following mistakes are likely to result in bigger problems down the road:[…] Read More
Top 3 Window Styles for Traditional Homes – PART 2: Casement: Combining Simplicity and Functionality
Another excellent option for your traditional home is the casement window. This is the second most prevalent window style for historic homes in America, trailing the double hung by a hair. Casement windows are particularly more common to homes with European Medieval heritage, such as Tudor, and to some early 20th-Century American styles, including the Craftsman design. Although they have a simpler look than double-hung windows, they bring superior functionality and accessibility to the table.[…] Read More
Top 3 Window Styles for Traditional Homes – PART 1: Double Hung: Preserving Classic Beauty
You can’t get more traditional than double hung windows, which are the most common windows found on American homes. Introduced by scientist and inventor Robert Hooke in the 17th century, this window style lets homeowners experience a classic home design that offers maximum functionality. They remain popular even after 400 years, primarily because they offer good looks and superior convenience in one package.[…] Read More
