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  Choosing the right siding material is crucial, as it not only impacts the aesthetic of your home but also its durability and energy efficiency. Options such as vinyl, wood, fiber cement, PVC, and metal each offer distinct advantages, allowing homeowners to select a style that fits their vision and budget. Additionally, modern advancements in siding technology provide enhanced insulation properties and lower maintenance requirements, making it a smart investment for long-term home improvement. Wood Siding    Real wood is one of the many options available to homeowners who want to go green. It is readily available and can be installed quickly. It is ecologically friendly and never has to go into a landfill. Wood is easy to paint and can be stained or painted in practically any color. Even though this is an obvious benefit of this style of siding, it is also one of its main disadvantages. To protect wood from the outdoors and insects, it must be treated. Wood...

    Choosing the right plank size is crucial in the flooring selection process, as it can dramatically affect the appearance of a room. When it comes to wood-looking flooring, the right plank size can make all the difference in the overall aesthetic. With both natural and man-made wood flooring options available today, planks come in various sizes, offering flexibility to match your design vision. Wood-look flooring today is available in a variety of materials both man-made and natural. Traditionally solid wood floor planks were milled to 2.25 to 3 inch wide planks to prevent warping and cupping after installation. With the advancement of man-made wood technology, plank sizes can now vary from 3 to 6 inches and in some cases, up to 24 inches and remain structurally sound. Best for Smaller Rooms Up to 6" Wide Twelve Oaks Surewood French Press Vinyl Flooring     Biyork Floors Normandy Isle Engineered Wood    Best for Larger Rooms 7" and Larger ...

  After a long winter and as the weather warms up into spring, Canadians start venturing outside. With this change of seasons, you can take advantage of the longer, warmer days by beginning your outdoor spring clean-up. Getting your property cleaned up now will make a big difference in how your property looks.    Yard Clean Up  Rake Excess Leaves  On one of the first dry days, its a good idea to rake any leaves left over from Fall. We recommend using a large poly leaf rake like this one .  Check for Litter Over winter, Litter can pile up around your curb or where snow is pushed. Once the snow has melted its a good idea to take walk around and pick up any litter you see.    Gardens  Clear Garden Beds Pull out and weeds that may have started growing in your gardens and any dead leave that may have found their way into them.  Replace any Missing Aggregate Over the winter months its not uncommon for Mulch or rocks to go missing, spring i...

    Ready to choose unique flooring types for your home? From gorgeous hardwood to affordable laminate to versatile vinyl plank and tile, there are countless options available.The right flooring should match your desired aesthetic and durability needs while keeping costs within budget.    Make a list of Option Considerations include aesthetics, price, durability, and upkeep. In addition, every room has different needs—you might want carpet for bedrooms, for instance, to muffle footsteps, or waterproof flooring for the basement.  Hardwood Flooring Best for: Entire home, except for wet environments Hardwood flooring has remained a top flooring material throughout history for many reasons. It's durable, can last several lifetimes, and is unmatched in authentic beauty. After all, it's the real thing, not a replica. Oak is the most commonly used hardwood flooring species, but other species like cherry and maple are popular options. Every h...