If you are considering replacing the siding on your home, you might want to consider fiber cement siding. It's durable, looks good, holds paint well and resistant to the rot, insect damage, mold and mildew that affects wood and vinyl siding.


I'm shopping around to replace my old vinyl siding and I think I have decided on Hardie Plank Lap Siding. Still undecided whether just to go with the primed,(and paint later), or choose from the ColorPlus palette.

The PDF brochure provides information and specifications for Xtratherm rigid thermal insulation board. This product, or a similar type thin insulation product may be of interest to homeowners or builders looking for a thin insulation with high R factor. These rigid insulation panels can be used in new construction or easily added to areas like attics to drastically improve the insulation of these areas which often have strips of traditional insulation in-between the joists.

If you feel that you can't invest in real wood, faux wood blinds can be an affordable home remodeling solution. Why are they less expensive? Well, types of shades are mostly PVC or Vinyl. Sometimes they will have some wood in them, but this is a tiny part of the whole. In spite of this, they come in a range of shades and textures that look very much like the real thing. Read all about the benefits of faux wood blinds. You can also click here to learn more about another low-cost option, namely bamboo patio blinds.