Hardboard finishes boost home style and durability
Builders increasingly use hardboard in new homes for interior panels and exterior siding. It offers low maintenance, diverse finishes, and resilience against dents, moisture, and weather. Exterior panels resist rot and rust while siding styles fit Colonial to contemporary decor.
Look Well Before You Buy Look Well Before You Buy
Advice from the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Information Bureau urges summer home buyers to inspect heating systems in both old and new houses. After autumn starts, drafts and cold spots reveal issues, so have a qualified contractor check and, if needed, replace parts or install a new system this summer. Hydronic heat uses a boiler to heat water for baseboard radiators, with gas oil or electricity as fuel.
Good Wood Floors Show Off Carpet
A discussion notes how area rugs, antique Orientals, and contemporary pieces shine on wood floors. It praises subtle background tones and textures as a picture frame and suggests nails paneled in vertical grain golden-beige western hemlock to highlight paintings.
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Moisture menace tips for home exterior care
Advice outlines four actions to prevent outside moisture from damaging a home. Maintain a well repaired roof, inspect chimney and brick flashing, keep gutters clean and painted, and ensure wood siding is above ground with proper glazing and caulking at joints and seams.
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