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The Great Unveiling – Removing Vinyl Siding

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Removing vinyl siding is one of the best things one can do to a house. As much as a homeowner may want good curb appeal, their house will never have the appeal of homes of those who understand and appreciate good curb appeal . Unfortunately there are many people who just don't know any better [...]

Removing Aluminum Siding from Craftsman

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Removing Aluminum Siding from Craftsman Removing aluminum siding from this 1903 building made this a Craftsman home once again. This house was pretty lucky to be bought by owners that understood their home's full potential. Covered up under aluminum siding for many years, wood cedar shingles were anxiously waiting to bask in the sun again. [...]

Craftsman Makeover

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Craftsman house before makeover. This Craftsman makeover corrected what was remuddled during the 1950’s – 60’s.  The previous renovation resulted in the loss of the homes character defining features. The siding and windows used were popular during that period and designed for architecture of that period – NOT Craftsman style of the 1920’s. The homeowner [...]

Vinyl vs Wood Siding Your House

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The Effect of Vinyl Siding on the Appearance of Your House and How it Can Change Your Beautiful Neighborhood Into a Trailer Park. Why Vinyl Siding Destroys the Appearance of a House Vinyl Siding is Hazardous Types if Wood Siding. Hardiboard? Removing Vinyl Siding - what's underneath? Why Paint Peels. Maintenance of Wood Siding vs [...]

Old House Restoration or Remuddling?

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The newspapers said this is an old house restoration. Obviously they have no idea what they were writing about. This house received a Restoration Award by the Freehold NJ Historic Preservation Commission. A board of supposedly "qualified" people issued this award.  Let's look a bit further and see what a mess was created. What is [...]