50 Ways To Improve Your Home
June 15, 2010 by · 1 Comment
Home Remodeling… Time-intensive. Frustrating. Sometimes confusing. All those aspects can feel unavoidable but with proper planning, and a clear goal in mind, you can have the home of your dreams. We have put together a list of 50 ways you can improve your home now.
First Impressions
1. First impressions count, and nowhere more so than with the front door. Often the first thing noticed by visitors and passers-by, it sets the tone for your home’s overall appearance. Replace, paint, or re-stain your front door for a fresh inviting entrance to your home.
2. You can never judge a book by its cover. Even though this is said, it is better for the exterior to look just as nice as the interior. Scrape away old chipping paint and make sure you use a quality paint because you don’t want to have to repaint any time soon. Generally you get the quality you pay for – and price is a good indication.
3. Doors and windows can add design to any home. Installing new windows to lighten the house can add the look of grandeur and warmth from the outside-in. With so many tax rebates and local incentives, it has never been a better time to replace your windows and doors.
4. The roofing system is the most important part of a home. From functionality to aesthetics, a roofing system protects your property and loved ones, and makes a lasting impression about how you value your residence. Consider replacing your current roof with advanced green roofing systems.
5. James Hardie also offers a pre-finished siding product with ColorPlus technology that is unlike anything available on the market today. The ColorPlus technology offers the beauty and durability of James Hardie siding products factory finished in a wide range of designer colors. The paint is baked on at the factory for ultimate durability.
6. A well-designed landscape not only can add beauty to your home but it also can reduce your heating and cooling costs. Plant large trees and shrubs for shading and windbreaks to help keep your home cool.
7. Your driveway sure does take a beating. Road dirt, sand, mud, oil grease and more can be brought onto your driveway from your set of wheels. Pressure wash driveways and sidewalks for a fresh clean look to the front of your home.
First Impressions | Flooring, Walls, Ceiling, and Lighting | Kitchen and Bathroom | Closets, Fun Stuff, and Go Green | Backyard and Garage
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We agree with tip #5. We offer pre-finished siding with ColorPlus technology to help your home look new for many years to come (up to 2x’s longer than normal paint!). A baked-on coating offers maximum durability and resistance to prolonged exposure to freezing climate and moisture contact. Take our quiz to see which color bests matches your personality http://ow.ly/1Z0d1. Make sure to check out our social sites at http://www.facebook.com/JamesHardieBP and on Twitter @James_Hardie to let us know which color your personality fits best!
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