James Hardie Blog

Fall brings with it a few things: falling leaves, comfy cardigans and tailgating. When it comes to college ball, tailgating is the ultimate community picnic for football lovers.  Fans of all teams seem to unite over cold beers and grilled meats. 

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As the American flag blows proud in the wind, we are reminded of you, veterans. We remember and honor your unwavering bravery, hard work and dedication.

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As you begin designing a new home or starting a renovation on your current place—envisioning the end result can be tough. Whether you’re choosing a bold accent color for the living room, quirky wallpaper in your half bath, or new exterior home siding and trim, color adds substantial personality. Although making color decisions for your siding and trim feels overwhelming now, it’s all going to pay off in the end.

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As the leaves begin to change colors and gently fall from their trees, we can all feel it—change is in the crisp air. Change of temperature, change of colors, even a change in the length of the day. Tis the season to say goodbye to sunny summer and soak up the light sweater weather before we say hello to winter. 

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Evoke your inner Goth by creating an outdoor space that’s creepy enough to make trick-or-treaters stop in their candy-collecting tracks. We’ve gathered six ways to inject some dark details to the entryway of your home—your porch never looked so spooky.

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It’s pumpkin season! The time of year when Jack-O-Lanterns adorn front steps and neighborhood porches are packed with a variety of gourds. There are pumpkins with the traditional triangle-eyed faces or unexpected ones that turn heads—all are fun to pore over. 

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​There’s no better way to celebrate the South than by sipping local craft beers, noshing on regional cuisine and touring southern style homes you can’t help but covet. 

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It’s finally that time—Southern Living is unveiling this year’s Idea House. Perched in a valley in Mt Laurel (16 miles outside of Birmingham, Ala.) with views of Double Oak Mountain, this modified Dutch plantation house looks like it’s been here for decades.

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Is there anything more classic than a front porch? Plunking yourself down on a summer evening after the heat of the day has dissipated, sipping on the beverage of your choice, taking in the cool air, watching the night roll in—it’s a time-honored tradition that’s as American as apple pie. But just because porch-sitting is a well-worn ritual doesn’t mean that your decor needs to be old-school. What better way to celebrate your James Hardie® siding and trim than by giving your outdoor space a fresh update—get inspired by these themed porches. With kicky new takes on vintage design schemes, they’re a great way to shake off decor ennui. Here’s a look at some of the best ones we’ve seen.

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Birmingham may be the largest city in Alabama and the industrial center of the south, but when you’re here, it somehow feels quaint. As you explore the revitalized downtown area, it’s difficult to differentiate the old from the new; every piece of architecture feels intentional. The city’s design review committee makes it a point to be sure new developments have a true urban character and fit into the existing setting.

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