Home and Garden Television rates Siding Replacement #1 Investment
HGTV rates the top ten home improvement you can make on your home according to a balance of price, value, appearance and enjoyment. Out of the many improvements you can make, like kitchens, baths, pools,etc., HGTV, the authority on Home Renovations, says the removing the old wood or masonite siding from your home and replacing it with quality fiber cement siding like James Hardie Hardiplank is the top investment.
"It may not be glamorous, but replacing siding is our No. 1 pick for home improvements that add value to your home. Here is your chance to make a great first impression in the real estate world. If your siding is in bad shape, your home is going to earn the title of fixer-upper."
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Remodeling your Houston and Austin area Home - All-Tex Exteriors
Going Green has benefits for the environment and your checkbook!
Taking this old house from greedy to green:
Older homes possess a lot of unique traits and charm. Often, historic neighborhoods contain a level of craftsmanship and skillful woodwork that simply doesn´t exist in today´s new home building trends.
Unfortunately, they also may contain dangerous levels of lead and other hazards. Older homes may be poorly insulated and have extensive draft issues. Not for nothing are they known as "energy hogs", sucking more than they should and more than they need to from the grid.
Read more here...
Taking this old house from greedy to green:
Older homes possess a lot of unique traits and charm. Often, historic neighborhoods contain a level of craftsmanship and skillful woodwork that simply doesn´t exist in today´s new home building trends.
Unfortunately, they also may contain dangerous levels of lead and other hazards. Older homes may be poorly insulated and have extensive draft issues. Not for nothing are they known as "energy hogs", sucking more than they should and more than they need to from the grid.
Read more here...
Choosing a Contractor with Integrity - Houston Austin Home Renovation
Communication:
This is an easy one to overlook. Typically, a lot of communication goes into making the sale or winning the bid. But once the project is underway, it´s common for major design differences or budget changes to derail the progress.
A quality professional contractor is going to let you know as soon as possible about any changes, look out for your best interests, protect your investment and budget, and be available to answer any questions you have as you have them. They are the expert; they know all the proper lingo and insider deals.
A good contractor will seek to educate you along the way.
an article by All-Tex Exteriors, Houston and Austin's top home remodeler.
Read more here...
This is an easy one to overlook. Typically, a lot of communication goes into making the sale or winning the bid. But once the project is underway, it´s common for major design differences or budget changes to derail the progress.
A quality professional contractor is going to let you know as soon as possible about any changes, look out for your best interests, protect your investment and budget, and be available to answer any questions you have as you have them. They are the expert; they know all the proper lingo and insider deals.
A good contractor will seek to educate you along the way.
an article by All-Tex Exteriors, Houston and Austin's top home remodeler.
Read more here...
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