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There’s no better feeling than coming home. Walking in your door sparks a moment of peace, helping you unwind from the stressors of the day. According to the Cleveland Clinic, nearly half of Americans prioritize mindful moments like these to boost their mental health. Research also shows that globally, 78% of people view their mental health to be just as important as their physical health*.

The colors we choose for our living spaces play an important role in supporting our mental well-being. Green shades, which are reminiscent of lush natural landscapes, promote serenity and reduce anxiety. Shades of green can even lower your heart rate. As people increasingly prioritize their mental health, they’re opting for design choices that reflect how they want to feel. Green hues are therefore gaining traction as interior and exterior paint colors, thanks to their mood-boosting properties. 

In line with this shift in perspective and evolution of design trends, James Hardie is excited to announce its first ever Color of the Year, Mountain Sage.

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It was well after midnight, and Dave Salemi was fast asleep in his home in Chester, a community on Kent Island just across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Maryland. “My wife woke up and said ‘Hey, I think someone’s ringing our doorbell,’” explains Salemi in an interview. Dazed, he didn’t think anything was wrong. But the flames next door shocked him awake. 
 
“I looked out my back window… and there was this bright orange,” says Salemi. His home sits about 10 to 15 feet away from his neighbor’s, and all the garages are in the alleyway behind the houses. The fire appeared to be coming from the neighbor’s garage. “I just saw flames shooting up from the house next door.” Fortunately, he and his wife escaped without injury. From a safe distance away from his home, Salemi was able to capture photos of the remarkable outcome of the fire next door. “It was just unbelievable,” he says.

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Fire can quickly become deadly. In just a few minutes, a small flame can engulf your home and endanger the lives of your family. All it takes is a mistake in the kitchen or a mishap with an electrical device for your home to catch fire. Even if you take every precaution to avoid a fire inside your home, wildfires are a growing risk. As climate change leads to warmer and drier conditions, wildfire seasons are becoming longer and wildfires are becoming more extreme, according to research from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association.

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Just outside Nashville, TN sits the new Idea House from Southern Living, a beautiful 5,600 sq. ft. home that evokes a sense of welcoming and livability to the highest degree. Its openness to the outdoors offers plenty of space for gathering with incredible views of the surrounding countryside.

The Southern Living Idea House is all about inspiration and quality. From quality products to quality construction and beyond. It’s no wonder that Hardie® fiber cement was the perfect choice for the exterior siding and trim, adding long-lasting beauty to the timeless and sustainable design.
 

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If you’ve ever admired the texture of a folk Victorian home or ogled a rustic-chic farmhouse, you’re probably familiar with board and batten siding, even if you weren’t sure what to call it.

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Updating your home’s front door color is an easy way to give the exterior an inexpensive upgrade, whether that means installing a new door or giving an old door a fresh coat of paint.

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No matter where you reside, you have a house number — unique digits assigned just for your home. Whether it’s a single digit or a longer series of numbers, you want your very own unique address to look as one of a kind as it is.

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Whether you’re looking to update your home’s exterior with a new look or you need to freshen up your exterior with new siding to replace worn out or damaged cladding, completing your siding project may seem daunting. You might not know where to start, how to get financing, or what to look for when choosing a contractor. But if you approach the process step by step, siding a house becomes manageable and rewarding. This guide will cover what you need to know about the siding replacement process.

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The beauty, simplicity, and comfort of the farmhouse style grew out of the basic needs of a different generation of homeowners with a focus on functional elements. Now, the no-frills look of a modern farmhouse exterior is at the height of popularity.
 

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To help guide your house siding ideas for your current residence or new dream home, here’s what you need to know about the three most essential siding styles.

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