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How Remodelers Sell Value to a Homeowner
Over the past 25 years, Jim Peterson has learned how to sell value to his remodeling customers. Peterson owns Rembrandt Exteriors, LLC in s…
Outdoor Living5 min
Building an Ice Fishing Shed Demands Durability
Ice fishing has long been one of the most popular winter pastimes in Canada and the northern U.S. All you need is access to a solidly froze…
Business Advice5 min
Tips for Increasing Builder Profit
There are basically two ways builders can boost their bottom lines: lower costs and increased revenue. In a previous blog, we focused on th…
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Curb Appeal5 min
Best Siding Choices For Colonial Homes
Colonial-style homes have endured among America’s favorite architecture designs since they first appeared in the late 1700s, about the same…
Industry Trends5 min
Does a Radiant Barrier Really Work?
Homebuyers have shifted toward energy-efficient new homes in recent years, with energy efficiency among one of the most sought-after traits…
Business Advice5 min
The Difference Between Vapor, Air and Weather-Resistive Barriers
“Do this, not that” is a common saying in the building industry. Controversial techniques for construction, outdated codes and incorrect ap…
Outdoor Living4 min
Stay on Trend with These Top Five Backyard Trends of 2019
With fall comes perfect outdoor entertaining weather. So, avoid the stress of a packed house and the extensive indoor clean-up, and join th…
Business Advice5 min
A Remodeler’s Perspective: Steps to a Successful Re-side
When James and Stella bought their home in coastal Wilmington, NC, in 2011, the original wood siding was still on the 108-year-old home. Un…
Industry Trends5 min
Solutions for the Starter Home Shortage
The supply of modestly priced starter homes continues to drop nationwide. A recent report by Realtor.com found that the number of homes pri…
Trends5 min
Why More Homeowners Are Choosing Prefinished Siding…And You Should Too
As time fades, so do exterior remodeling trends. One trend we aren’t seeing losing its appeal anytime soon, however, is prefinished siding.…
News & Stories6 min
The What’s & Why’s of the LP® SmartSide® 5/50 Limited Warranty
Any building professional will tell you that the quality of a building material is only as good as its warranty. This is why LP Building So…
Renovation5 min
A Homeowner’s Perspective: How to Navigate the Renovation Planning Process
When considering an exterior remodel, homeowners can often be intimidated by the layers of planning and countless decisions to be made…from…