Stephanie Herzfeld

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  • Vinyl Clad, Aluminum Clad, and Wood: Windows Review. Increased strength, unique profiles and wood species, and an expanding selection of hardware and finishes are the reasons why aluminum- and vinyl-clad windows continue to be popular with pros and homeowners.

  • These outdoor lighting reviews shed light on current trends. Manufacturers are taking heed, constantly expanding their outdoor lighting lines. Progress Lighting, for example, offers products in gilded iron, burnished chestnut, and forged bronze finishes that create a "sophisticated elegance"; asserts the maker. Other manufacturers are following suit.

  • For many years, sturdy steel reigned as king of the entry door because of its durability, low maintenance, and affordable price. But with the proliferation of lower-cost smooth-skin fiberglass doors and cheaper fiberglass imports from China, the price differential between steel and fiberglass has nearly faded away.

  • Exterior Products

    A relative newcomer to the market, insulated vinyl siding has rigid foam laminated to the back of its panels. The backing increases the siding's R-value by as much as five times that of conventional backings, which manufacturers claim helps reduce homeowners' energy bills. As important, it blocks out noise and improves the home's appearance because the panels don't cup and won't dent, manufacturers claim. And like standard vinyl, insulated products don't require painting or staining and are low maintenance. These vinyl siding reviews will break down each of these important factors in order to help you inform a purchasing decision.

  • Suitable for new construction and remodeling projects, glass and acrylic blocks are growing in popularity with homeowners

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