Siding is an essential part of a house. One choice to make is the type of siding you want for your house. Two options are Brick siding or vinyl siding. Brick siding usually lasts much longer than vinyl siding. While vinyl siding usually is cheaper than brick siding, it does not last as long and [...]
Added features to older houses don't always look tacky. Looking over your property's architecture and materials used can make the difference in whether the building can grow in a way that is fitting. Paying attention to the proportions or the original property can help you prevent upsetting the historical character of it and making the [...]
For your flooring, both genuine hardwood and porcelain tiles that look like wood have their positives and negatives. Real hardwood is warmer, more valuable, and has higher endurance. However, it does scratch over time, and doesn't put up with water very well. On the flipside, porcelain tiling is immune to scratches and water, but is [...]
When it comes to picking out a home to live in, polls have determined that twice as many buyers would opt to live in a brand new home over purchasing a space that is already built. Though building a new home from scratch is undoubtedly a pricier option on its face, new spaces come with [...]
As a homeowner, you have the ability to create the space of your dreams if it isn’t currently a part of your property. One of the go to upgrades for a home is the addition of a garage space and in their new blog post, House Logic takes you through the process of evaluating your [...]
Everyone is aware of the most common roofing materials such as slate, wood shakes, and copper, but there are newer materials that are gaining steam such as asphalt-fiberglass, fiber cement, concrete, and plastic composites. These newer materials have been chosen for their greater durability, lower cost, and being easier to install. Determining which roof material [...]
If you are thinking of updating your roof, chances are you have thought about what material you should use. While a roofing company will give you many options and probably point you in the direction of what they think is best, it may be helpful to have some background so you can choose the material [...]
Spring is often a time for cleaning, but some take it a step farther and do deep cleaning. This includes cleaning flooring that may have spots or stains from wear and tear throughout the year. One of the best things to clean tile grout is baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Spread it in the grout [...]
It can be challenging to select a tile floor for your home because there are so many options. To simplify things, begin by thinking about location. You'll want durable tiles in your kitchen, bathroom and entryways. Shower tiling should be textured for safety reasons, but for entryway tiles, smooth is easier to clean. For color, [...]