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Make This

by Kara Wenman
8/8/2023

Make This

by Kara Wenman
8/8/2023

How to Choose the Best House and Roof Color Combination for Your Project

A beautiful roof and siding color combination will enhance a home’s curb appeal for decades. Whether you’re completely transforming your home’s exterior with a new roof and siding, re-roofing, or re-siding your home, these ideas will help you find a house and roof color combination that you’ll be happy with for years to come.
 

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Make This

by Mark Petersen
7/26/2023

Make This

by Mark Petersen
7/26/2023

What to Expect During Your Siding Replacement Project

Here's what you can generally expect from the re-side process, including ways to prepare, questions to ask throughout the process, and plenty of other helpful information.

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Inspired Moments

by Lindsay Frankel
7/26/2023

Inspired Moments

by Lindsay Frankel
7/26/2023

Design-Focused Siding Combinations for Brick and Stone Houses

Mixing siding styles and exterior materials gives you the opportunity to experiment with different textures and a wide variety of color palettes to help your home be the envy of the neighborhood.

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Inspired Moments

by Michael Buck
7/26/2023

Inspired Moments

by Michael Buck
7/26/2023

The Essential Elements of Contemporary and Modern House Design

Contemporary and modern house architecture have rich histories and both can be used to produce incredible homes. Here’s everything you need to know about the design styles for your new home or renovation.  Unlock the essence of contemporary and modern house design. Explore sleek aesthetics, functionality, and innovation in this insightful resource.

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Inspired Moments

by Michael Buck
7/24/2023

Inspired Moments

by Michael Buck
7/24/2023

Expert Advice on the Basics of a Dark Exterior Design

Choosing a color for the outside of your house can be an important and personal decision. Many homeowners search for one that’s distinctive and striking, while also being timeless and classic. Using dark siding colors is one way that you can stand out and still fit in.

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Make This

by Kara Wenman
7/3/2023

Make This

by Kara Wenman
7/3/2023

Siding and Trim Color Combinations to Elevate Your Home's Appeal

When you match the just-right color of trim with a great siding color, it can elevate your home’s aesthetic from ordinary to extraordinary. With so many colors of siding and trim on the market, the possibilities are endless. 

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Make This

by Kara Wenman
7/3/2023

Make This

by Kara Wenman
7/3/2023

House and Shutter Color Combinations that Shine

Shutters add polish and a bonus pop of color to a home’s exterior. To find a shutter color that complements your home’s exterior color palette, it’s best to build from your home’s siding and trim color combination.

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Make This

by Jamie Schultz
6/9/2023

Make This

by Jamie Schultz
6/9/2023

Tips for Cleaning Your Siding

There’s nothing like the look and feel of clean. Whether it’s your kitchen tile floor, your car, or your home’s siding and trim. When something is so clean it sparkles, you feel accomplished, and it looks its best.

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Goings-On

by Lindsay Frankel
5/12/2023

Goings-On

by Lindsay Frankel
5/12/2023

The Most Popular House Colors to Inspire Your Siding Choices

Whether you’re building or remodeling, choosing new siding is an opportunity to wrap your home in a color that resonates with you. It’s important to think about curb appeal and resale value, but you can also express your individual style through your choices. 

Just remember that when you choose a siding color, you’re in it for the long haul, according to design expert Beth R. Martin. “Since Hardie® products will last many years, you'll want to make a decision that feels timeless, not trendy".

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Inspired Moments

by Bevin Theodore
4/18/2023

Inspired Moments

by Bevin Theodore
4/18/2023

VISION House at Mariposa Meadows Relies on Products from James Hardie for Sustainability, Fire Resistance, Durability

Nestled amid 1.7 million acres of national forest in southwestern Colorado, the VISION House at Mariposa Meadows offers a glimpse into the future of sustainable housing. The community sits 10,000 feet high in the San Juan Mountains near Telluride, a remote location marked by harsh winters and the threat of wildfires. The property is completely off grid, with a ground-mounted solar array that generates 12 kilowatts and three buildings designed to integrate seamlessly with the surrounding environment. Each structure, optimized for energy, space efficiency, water conservation and waste reduction, is built with the best sustainable products on the market. The result is peak performance, comfort and long-term savings.

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