Blog entries in the "Home Exterior Products"

Spruce Up Your Patio

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Spring is here and your family will soon be spending more time outdoors! Find out how to make the most of your outdoor living with these patio ideas.

Design a Green Garden

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Spring is just around the corner! Find out how to design a green garden.

Stop Home Energy Leaks

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Want to save money on home energy costs? Find out how to stop home energy leaks.

Energy Efficient Windows

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Choosing windows for your house plan? Check out these energy efficient windows with style.

Re-invent your Outdoor Living Space!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

As Spring is here and Summer is rapidly approaching, now is the time to focus on enjoying the outdoors. Learn the pros and cons of designing a multi-level deck and make the most of your outdoor living space.

Homebuilding Trends for 2010

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

At this year's International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, a panel of architectural executives discussed building trends in 2010. View this slide show and learn more about what's important to home buyers this year.

Go Green in Your Yard

Tuesday, April 06, 2010

With spring finally here, it's time to think about your lawn again. Find out how you can go green in your yard.

13 Small Home Improvements That Pay

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Trying to get your house ready to sell or wanting to update for yourself? Learn about small home improvements that pay off.

Go Green with Solar Panels

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Do you want to green your home and save money? Try using solar panels for your hot water. Learn more about taking advantage of solar energy.

Are you Prepared for Winter?

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Now that winter is here, it's time to make sure that your home is winterized. Find out what you need to know to be prepared.

Save Money on Heat this Winter

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

It's time to prepare for the upcoming winter! Learn how to save money on heating this winter.

Ten Insulating Tips

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

As winter approaches you'll want to make sure that your home is well-insulated. Read these ten tips for insulating your home.

A Roof That Changes Color?

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Want to go green all the way to the roof of your home? Learn more about "Thermeleon" roofing tiles, technology that changes color with the weather allowing your home to be cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.

Covered Entry Options

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Does your home have curb appeal? Find out how to make the most of your entryway with these six covered entry ideas.

A Guide to the Porch Addition

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Want to enjoy summer evenings from your front porch? Find out what you need to know to add a porch to your home.

5 Future-proofing Tips for Home Remodeling Projects

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Renovating your home? Find out which renovations will make your home sellable in the future.

Learn about these remodeling tips.

The Benefits of Sunrooms

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

The sunroom goes by many different names, but it’s benefits are clear. A room in your home that allows you to enjoy the outdoors no matter the season or the weather can be a relaxing space or an extended space for entertaining. This article discusses the many benefits of a modern sunroom.

Roofing Materials

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Choosing a roof for your new home isn’t as simple as it had been in the past. There are a plethora of options to reflect not only your practical needs, but your tastes as well. This article discusses ways to choose your roofing materials that will not only suit your tastes, but will be economical as well.

Learn more about roofing materials.

The Benefits of Sunrooms

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

The sunroom goes by many different names, but it’s benefits are clear. A room in your home that allows you to enjoy the outdoors no matter the season or the weather can be a relaxing space or an extended space for entertaining. This article discusses the many benefits of a modern sunroom.

Learn more about sunrooms.

Color Trends for Custom Homes

Tuesday, December 09, 2008

This article discusses the colors that are appearing in more and more new homes, as well as other custom home trends. The article also offers several photos to illustrate their color suggestions.

Learn more about color trends.

A Cool, Recyclable Roof is the Greenest Choice

Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Saving energy and keeping your home cool can be dramatically affected by your choice of roof materials. This article explores the different materials used for roofing and what to look for to ensure that your roof will save energy.

Learn more about roofing.

Outdoor Appliances and Entertaining

Tuesday, October 07, 2008

As your new house plan comes to life, you may be considering how to maximize your living space by creating an outdoor room. But what appliances are best for outdoor use? This article provides a variety of ideas for your outdoor room and the appliances available that will withstand the elements.

Learn more about appliances.

Environmentally-Friendly Nursery Paint

Monday, July 07, 2008

Yolo Colorhouse offers a line of zero-VOC paints in a palette of colors specially designed for nurseries.

Learn more about Environmentally-Friendly Nursery Paint

Landscape Mistakes

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Some common mistakes to avoid in planning your landscape.

Learn more about Landscape Mistakes

Greener Yard

Thursday, May 29, 2008

The Cyber-Rain smart irrigation controller interfaces with the homeowner’s PC. Wireless technology delivers data from the internet directly to the controller to automatically adjust sprinkler times to changes in the weather.

Learn More About Cyber-Rain

Garden Design

Friday, May 23, 2008

How to plan an attractive and functional garden.

Learn More About Garden Design

Green Building Ideas

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Builder's WebSource has compiled a list of tips for Green Building.

Learn More about Green Building Ideas

Outdoor Kitchens

Friday, May 09, 2008

Outfitted with everything from mini-refrigerators, sinks, grills and pizza stoves, summer kitchens represent a growing trend that is not only here to stay, but growing more popular with every new home built.

Learn more about Outdoor Kitchens

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