Design | Remodeling

Whether you believe in global warming or not, there’s no doubt that homeowners nationwide need to prepare their homes for tougher weather conditions.

When it comes to windows, homeowners need to be vigilant in making sure that children understand the importance of safety. As part of National Window Safety Week, April 7-13, 2013, the experts at Simonton Windows recommend parents of youngsters adopt an extremely cautious attitude with children and the windows in their home.

MAUMEE, OHIO – According to the 2012 National Association of Home Builders™ (NAHB®) “What Home Buyers Really Want” study, new and potential home buyers focus in on quality and appearance when looking at the exterior doors of a home. And, the focus on quality increases steadily as the age of the person gets older, jumping in importance from 43 percent of respondents in the Gen Y age range to 63 percent of respondents in the Seniors age range.

In the 2012 National Association of Home Builders™ (NAHB®) “What Home Buyers Really Want” study, new and potential home buyers aren’t shy about their preference for wanting crown moulding --- it’s rated the third most essential decorative feature in the home.

The installation of the first DaVinci Roofscapes® polymer roof in Thunder Bay, Canada has caused quite a stir --- and a traffic jam. During the six-day installation process of a Bellaforté Slate roof on the home of Barry George, both car and foot traffic came to a standstill in front of his Tudor-style home.

“Who wants a wet, damp, cold, stinky basement when you can have a Superior basement?” That’s the question that people at Sable Homes ask their home buyer customers on a regular basis.

To meet the specific needs of homeowners, sometimes building industry professionals need to get creative. That’s what Tom Sullivan did when his clients requested a sky blue colored slate roof to remind them of their native Russian architecture.

Therma-Tru, the nation’s leading manufacturer and most preferred brand of entry doors, has introduced the bold and inspired new line of Pulse™ modern-style doors.

According to the REMODELING 2012-13 Cost vs. Value Report homeowners can recoup 71.2 percent of their costs when replacing existing windows in their home with energy efficient vinyl windows. This results in a vinyl window replacement project having more return on investment for consumers than adding another major home upgrade, like remodeling a bathroom, kitchen or sunroom.