Shutters: Our current shutters are still in perfect condition so we’re just going to paint them. Lighting: We are adding new lighting to the back (these sconces in the medium size) and over each garage door ( barn lights in black size XL) I can’t wait to entertain on the patio soon! If our furniture ever arrives, that is… To elevate our backyard entertaining space further, we decided to put in a six-foot sliding glass door that will bring a lot more light into our living area and also look beautiful from the outside. In the spring we built a bluestone patio to replace our crumbling wooden deck. I cannot wait to see this come together next week when they start building it. It will feel like a true entrance to our home that reflects our family and the interior design. Yay! To match our back patio and stone wall, we are building blue stone steps that are really going to modernize the entrance to our home.Ībove the steps we are building a beautiful portico with square columns and a hanging light fixture. I promised myself we would save up enough to replace them within 5 years and we did. I have had a vendetta against our old cement front steps (pictured above) since the day we moved in. Our curb appeal is going to be approximately 8000x better very soon! ROI: Here’s a fun fact from a realtor friend of mine… Re-siding your home with fiber cement siding provides the #1 return on investment of any major exterior remodeling project. You can already see from the progress photo below how gorgeous this is going to look.Ĥ. You can really create any exterior look with their products - from a super modern home to a more traditional look and everything in between. James Hardie made it really easy to personalize the design. I wanted a certain exposure (7.25”), a specific shade of white, and a very subtle texture. Personalized Design: I had a very specific look in mind for our siding and trim, and I was able to achieve it with this product. Hardie® Plank lap siding is “engineered for climate,” so it’s specifically formulated to perform based on the elements where we live.ģ. Trusted Protection: The durable Hardie fiber cement material will help protect our home from harsh weather (hello Connecticut winters!), pests, water, high winds, hail, and even fire (it’s noncombustible, unlike vinyl and wood siding). Since we are using their pre-finished siding with ColorPlus(R) Technology finishes, they arrive ready to be installed and are built to last.Ģ. Longevity/Low Maintenance: The number one reason we went with James Hardie’s Hardie® Plank lap siding is because of the longevity. We always knew we wanted to use Hardie® fiber cement products even before we moved into this house. And are currently in the process of replacing the very old shingle siding, window trims, and front steps, building a portico, painting our shutters, replacing the gutters, and changing up all of the outdoor lighting. We already knocked down our deck and built a patio. Our house is getting a huge facelift and I can’t wait to take you all along for the ride. We spent the first year cutting down trees, the second year focusing on the lawn, landscaping, and garden, and this year is all about the siding and patio. When we moved into our home three years ago, we knew that we would have to invest in pretty major exterior work over the coming years.
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