Blogs by Claire
The Complete Guide to Installing Gutters Like A Pro
By: ClaireWhen you envision the exterior of your dream home, water dispersal is probably the last thing on your mind. However, gutters play a crucial role in protecting your home from water damage, and they can be an eye-catching design element, too. If your home refresh includes a new gutter system, you can easily tackle the ...
12 Xeriscape Ideas for a Modern Low-Maintenance Look
By: ClaireAs sunny days scorch thirsty yards, xeriscape design can bring relief to dried-out landscapes and tapped-out water bills. Xeriscape (pronounced zeer-i-scape) is landscape design that reduces or eliminates the need for irrigation beyond what nature provides, and our virtual exterior designers can show you how this environmentally friendly design can transform your home. Xeriscape uses drought-tolerant ...
7 On-Trend Modern House Colors & Schemes with Photos
By: Claire7 On-Trend Modern House Colors & Schemes with Photos What better way to refresh your home than with a new coat of paint. Choosing on-trend modern house colors doesn’t have to be difficult. New color, new you! But with so many elements to the outside of your home — doors, window frames, siding — it ...
Top 10 Exterior Home Design Trends You Must Know for 2021
By: ClaireTop 10 Exterior Home Design Trends You Must Know for 2021 Heading into a new year, our taste in home design is getting a little refresh, too. Whether it’s a new way of living in our spaces or bright ideas for a visual refresh, these exterior home design trends are at the forefront of 2021. ...
10 Modern Gutter Styles & Downspouts That Are Just Beautiful
By: ClaireGutters and downspouts aren’t just a necessary part of a home’s weatherproofing, they can also set the tone for your exterior design. Gutters collect the water, while downspouts divert water away from your home’s foundation, reducing the risk of flooding, leaks, mold and erosion. Although all gutters serve the same functional purpose, they come in ...
How to Build a House — A Full Guide Through the Process
By: ClaireAre you looking for information on how to build a house? When you picture your dream home, you probably know what you want it to look like. Does it have large windows that bathe your rooms in light? Is it in a kid-friendly neighborhood with tall trees? Maybe there’s an art studio or workout room. ...
11 Xeriscape Low Water Plants
By: ClaireOne of this year’s biggest housing trends is sustainability, and few things are more sustainable than a drought-tolerant, low-water landscape. Xeriscape, the landscaping practice of reducing or eliminating the need for irrigation, is a growing trend in exterior design. The virtual home design experts at brick&batten can show you new ways to increase your curb ...
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