Even during these belt-tightening economic times, homeowners are adding value to their homes by continuing to invest in remodeling projects. According to the Remodeling 2011–12 Cost vs. Value Report, the replacement of older, inefficient windows with upscale vinyl replacement windows is one of the 10 most popular projects with payback for homeowners.
In Durango, Colorado, the milled wood roof shingles on the 1880s Peterson House were so worn by time and weather that they had simply crumbled apart. As part of ongoing restoration efforts of the historic structure in 2011, the team at the Animas Museum turned to experts at DaVinci Roofscapes® to provide a polymer roof that would replicate the look of the original roof.
For almost 50 years the Spalliero family has served up authentic southern Italian and American cuisine at Yesterday’s Restaurant in Hazlet, New Jersey. That service stopped on March 14, 2010, when a late-night fire closed the restaurant for eight months.
Many homeowners residing in hurricane-prone areas and concerned with severe weather have found comfort that they selected a solid Superior Walls® precast concrete foundations or above grade wall systems for their homes.
Year round here in the Midwest, flea markets and antique shows are some of the best places to source and locate unique and affordable project materials for a DIYer like me. Whether you are searching for epic architectural salvage for large-scale projects or small vintage accents to brighten and bring personality into your home, antique shows can be a treasure trove of possibilities.
When Daniel and Cathleen Martini purchased a second home in the Moraga Country Club community, they envisioned peaceful days spent close to family members. Instead, they found themselves immediately embroiled in a battle with the local homeowners association (HOA) to gain approval on their selection of Simonton Windows to replace nearly 40-year-old leaky single-pane metal frame windows.
Simonton Windows, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of vinyl windows and patio doors, has launched the Simonton ProNetwork™ program for builders, remodelers, contractors and dealers. The comprehensive program offers a wide variety of business-building and lead generation tools; educational training programs; marketing and sales support; and reward incentives.
Starting in early May each year, thousands of sea turtle hatchlings break through their shells along beaches on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States. Their first decision in life is crucial --- how to head back to the sea. Often confused by bright lights in coastal homes, the turtles can make the wrong choice. Rather than follow the moon back to the ocean, they head toward artificial lights from houses and streets, resulting in an almost certain death.
Understanding the different color pigments of brick and stone features on a home is critical to selecting the right roofing colors. According to color expert Kate Smith, a “top down” approach is needed to select roofing colors that will unify a home’s exterior.
Visitors to the Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Church in Johnson City, New York are immediately captivated by the traditional Ukrainian design of the church structure. Topped by three 80' tall domes, the massive building looks like it’s made completely of wood shakes on the sides and roof. Look closer, however, and you’ll see that the roof is really made of polymer shakes that perfectly replicate real wood shake shingles.
Aging buildings can have at least two lives – through adaptive reuse, they can become vibrant office, retail, and mixed-use spaces.
Contractors eager to hide ugly wood and steel columns have made PVC Column Wraps by Fypon one of the most requested items in the company’s impressive line of urethane and PVC products.
