Choosing the Right Siding
When selecting siding, there are six basic issues to consider:
1. Water Resistance. Water-resistant types of siding will have longer lifespans.
2. Ease of Installation. If you’re installing the siding on your own, make sure it is within your skill set, requires no special tools, and creates no harmful dust when cut.

Back yards are being transformed into luxurious extensions of the house. They’re the new favorite room to relax, entertain, and cook. And the heart and soul of the backyard resort area is the concrete patio. The Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association, which recently held its annual tradeshow and exposition, says the growth of the outdoor living phenomena is the result of North America’s interest in ‘cocooning,’ the trend toward a more casual lifestyle, an aging population and the popularity of porches, decks, and concrete patios in homes.

By: John & Bridgette Knoeller

Whether you’re grilling, entertaining, or just enjoying a cold drink, your deck is a place where you can unwind. When choosing a decking material, there are many things to consider, including appearance, maintenance, and price.

By: John & Bridgette Knoeller
A custom-built screen room gives you an outdoor living space you can enjoy almost year-round. It’s the ideal setting for a cool lemonade on a hot summer day. It provides insect-free entertaining space in the evening and becomes a wonderful spot to savor an early-morning cup of coffee.

By: John & Bridgette Knoeller

The current state of the housing market has more homeowners looking into house remodeling more than ever before. In many cases, it just doesn’t make sense financially to try and sell your home. That doesn’t mean that you don’t need to make changes to it for your benefit. It could be that you need to care for an aging parent; maybe the stork is planning a visit you weren’t anticipating; or you need to meet the need of your child and his or her family!

By: John & Bridgette Knoeller

There are several good reasons for wanting to remodel your home. If your residence no longer reflects your changing tastes and lifestyle, but you don’t want to leave a desirable neighborhood. Altering your home by converting a bedroom into a home office, or upgrading the kitchen and bathroom are practical home improvement projects that add esthetic appeal and really pay off.