New Colors for Vinyl

Many homeowners embarking on exterior upgrades choose the energy efficiency of vinyl siding and framed windows, or the low-maintenance stability of PVC exterior trim and shutters. But those materials more often than not come in a limited range of colors. Very often, if you don’t like white or off-white you’re out of luck. Continue reading

How to Give Your Deck a Midseason Makeover

At this point in summer, your deck has seen some action and it probably has the wear to show for it–stains from a dripping grill, a capsized Cabernet, or a family of birds nesting overhead. But with surprisingly little work you can clean up the deck next weekend and give it a fresh look that will last long past Labor Day. Continue reading