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The exterior of your home faces a ceaseless barrage of threats from the hot sun, strong winds, precipitation in all its forms, and the bitter winter cold. As such, your house siding must be strong and ...

Seemingly from the moment a home is purchased, its new owners start envisioning ways to transform their new pad into their dream home. Once they turn their key for the first time, homeowners enter an ...

Thinking about an exterior refresh? Don’t forget your siding—it makes a bigger impact than you might think. Whether you’re planning a siding update or simply want to stay on top of the trends, Eleni ...

Often when we are putting a project together for a client, we are faced with trying to blend a new addition or a remodeled part of the house seamlessly into the exterior of the existing house. In rare ...

Learn how to choose the right exterior renovation company in Calgary. Compare contractors, costs, materials, and planning to ...

Exterior details, a new and telling category, turned heads at this year’s Housing Design Awards. Finalists ranged from a stunning portico by Lagois Design Build Renovate to Maple Leaf Custom Homes’ ...

Vinyl siding can be painted if it's in good shape, but older or damaged siding should be replaced. Only paint vinyl siding a similar or lighter color as darker colors can cause overheating. Vinyl-safe ...