Month: March 2015


Part 2: Giving Your Home the James Hardie Siding Treatment

HardieShingle: Classic Looks Without the Rot When it comes to siding styles, few can match the classic charm of a cedar shingle roof. However, keeping a home with siding of this type in perfect condition requires a great deal of maintenance, thanks to cedar’s vulnerability towards fire, water, and termites. That alone may be enough to make homeowners switch to 

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Home Improvement Advice: 3 Tips to a Stress-Free Project

Many homeowners put off repair or replacement projects when they feel like they can’t handle the stress. What these homeowners don’t know is that stress can be reduced. Having been expert siding contractors in Wichita KS for many years, we’ve picked up a few tips that we think can help you make your project a breeze.

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Part 1: Giving Your Home the James Hardie Siding Treatment

HardiePlank: Keeping Your Home’s Flank Protected Your home is supposed to provide you protection from outside elements, so it needs all the help it can get to make it able to stand up to whatever Mother Nature is going to throw at it. While that may seem obvious to many homeowners, many of them still end up taking the wrong 

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Why You Should Hire Manufacturer-Approved Contractors

Makers of home improvement products have some of the highest standards in the building industry. In fact, many only allow companies who have passed strict requirements to carry and install their products. In this entry we take a look at what it means to be considered a ‘preferred contractor’ by some of the best brands in the US, and how 

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Home Improvement Advice: 4 Projects You Shouldn’t DIY

Some homeowners argue that they’ll save more if they do projects on their own. This may be true in certain cases, but if you’re inexperienced, you may be setting yourself up for more expenses down the road. Next time you’re planning to do home improvement in Wichita, KS, check out these projects and why you’re better off leaving them in 

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4 Tips for Planning a Remodeling Project with Your Partner

Planning a home remodel with your partner can be incredibly fulfilling—or utterly frustrating. It all depends on how you approach the project. Here’s our take on how not to put your relationship on the chopping block when doing home improvement in Wichita, KS:

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4 Questions to Ask Your Contractor Before Starting a Project

Home improvement is no easy task. There are some things you need to know before green-lighting a project. If you’re feeling lost, it’s not a bad idea to seek help from friends and family who’ve done similar projects. What’s more, if you’re meeting with a contractor, we suggest asking the following questions:

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