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Midcentury Roof Lines
By: Allison VaccaroMid-century Modern architecture has many different features that set it apart, but none so notable as the roofline. Let’s break it down to the different styles that make this architecture so unique! The Butterfly-Two gables which dip in the middle. Gabled-(Narrow or Long Gabled) One gable with two sloping downward roofs; the home ...
Fiber Cement Siding…Seriously Though…
By: Allison VaccaroI guess one blog on siding wasn’t enough for you guys, so I’m back into it again! This time, from another angle. Hardie Board siding is increasingly popular and for good reason. Some of those reasons include: Durability in the face of inclement weather conditions Wide range of color selections Wide range of textures ...
3 Reasons to Paint the Exterior of Your House…NOW
By: Allison VaccaroPart of home ownership is taking care of your biggest investment. Painting the exterior of your home is one of the biggest things you can do to not only maintain the beauty, but protect your house from other issues. How do you know when it’s time? Here are few great reasons to paint the exterior ...
Back in Black
By: Allison VaccaroIf painting the exterior of your house WHITE is Jake Ryan (he’s cute, we get it), then painting it BLACK is Kevin Bacon in Footloose. Better yet, Make that Ariel in Footloose dancing in the basement! Painting the exterior of your house black is a BOLD choice! People love to call this a “trend” and while it ...
3 Pitfalls to Avoid When Choosing Exterior Paint Color
By: Allison VaccaroThe front of your house is the first thing buyers see on your property. First impressions create the “vibe” that every potential buyer or guest will feel before they step foot inside. Botch that…botch the entire experience. An external makeover can cost anywhere from $2000 to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on the scope ...
WTFrontloader
By: Allison VaccaroThe dreaded front loader! Yep…the dreaded garage that takes up roughly 35% of the front of your kick ass house. Whether it’s steel, aluminum, wood or some other material…anything that owns that much store front, should look great. Not all budgets are the same and not all homes need to be investing in custom wood ...
Container Gardening and Exterior Home Design
By: Allison VaccaroLet’s talk about container gardening, planters, and outdoor design… Planters come in many sizes, styles, and materials. Choosing the proper one to adorn your home is more complicated than it may seem. We’d like to break it down so that you end up with the best possible choice while adding curb appeal and value. Size ...
Siding…What the &*%$?
By: Allison VaccaroNever in a million years did I think I’d be writing a blog about siding, but what the $%^^. It needs to be discussed because it’s another element that can make or break your curb appeal. So let’s dive in and have an honest conversation about how shitty your siding looks and how we can ...
The Best Investment for Your Front Porch…a Swing.
By: Allison VaccaroOkay…this may seem like a far reaching over reaction…but one of the best investments for your front porch is a swing. Stay with me. I grew up with a porch swing and while we laughed, carried on, and swung too high…we also cried, talked, and got to the bottom of a multitude of dilemmas right ...