More details here at this post: https://www.stevanburen.com/blog/2017/08/07/popular-shingle-colors/ 1. Driftwood 2. Estate Grey 3. Onyx Black 4. Brownwood 5. Desert Tan
Our Five Most Popular Shingle Colors
Five Wall Colors for Selling A House
Two words: 1) Neutral, 2) Neutral It used to be the norm to just paint walls white before selling a home. White is the ultimate wall neutral–it goes with everything? But it is also really unimaginative and really REALLY boring. So here are five NOT WHITE neutral colors that will…
Five Ways to Revamp Existing Counters
This post is almost heresy, sshhhhh…. We replace laminate countertops all the time. Granite, cultured marble, composite, etc. But fully replacing counters isn’t in everyone’s budget. Here are some less expensive DIY options for out-dated or really worn counters. (I will repeat the Do-It-Yourself part of that. Our crews don’t…
Five Ways to Prepare for Storm Season
1. Identify your shelter spot. It might be an interior room such as a bathroom or closet, or a dedicated storm shelter. 2. Make/check/restock your storm readiness kit, and put it in your safe spot. 3. Do an insurance checkup. Make sure both home and car insurance are current and cover storm damage.…
Five rectangle tile patterns
One neat thing about tile is that it’s priced by the square foot. It uses the same amount of mastic and grout to install, no matter the pattern used. Some patterns DO have a slightly higher waste factor (usually those set on a diagonal), but for the most part, laying tile in a…
Five Texture Options for Walls
Any time you install a new sheetrock wall, you’re faced with the question: How to finish? Here are five common texture options for walls, along with a bonus! 1. Knockdown– This is what we have here in the SBRWF showroom. Texture is sprayed on, then flattened out, or ‘knocked down.’…
Five High-Value Home Improvements
Every year Remodeling magazine does a study to examine both the cost of average home improvement projects, as well as the overall value of the improvement, determined by how much of the expense is immediately added to the total value of the home. If you’re looking to add value to…
Five Alternatives to Popcorn
Once all the rage (primarily for its acoustic properties) popcorn ceilings are waning in popularity. Why? Lots of reasons. But here are a few. 1) As they age, they get brittle and shed bits of stuff onto surfaces below, like counters and hair and salads (hypothetically). 2) They collect dust near…
Five Countertop Material Options
1. Laminate— Used in millions of kitchens and bathrooms since Formica® invented it in 1912. New technologies and new laminating materials are giving this trusty staple a fresh boost. 2. Granite— The current most popular option for remodels and high-end homes. Requires regular sealing and cleaning with mild cleansers. 3. Composite— Engineered…
Five Window Styles
1. Fixed, or Picture– No moving parts, does not open. 2. Single Hung– Only bottom sash opens by sliding up or down. 3. Double Hung– Both the bottom and top sashes can slide up and down. 4. Casement– Opens out sideways, like a door on a hinge. 5. Awning– Similar to…