Category: Home Improvement

Cold weather is creeping up on us. It’s time to snuggle up in front of a crackling fire in the fireplace. But, wait.…before you spark up a fire this season, learn how to prevent a chimney fire. Every year, about 23,000 chimney fires occur in homes, resulting in the loss of lives and millions of dollars in damage. The most

Do you cringe every time you walk into your garage? Are you spending far too much time searching for the things you’ve stored there? Maybe it’s time to spend some quality time in there. Here are some tips to organize your garage. Pick your storage spaces. You have a wide range of garage storage options. You can use pegboards on

The style of your home is the first feature most people notice, followed by the color—unless the color is so bold that it’s hard to miss! We’re often asked by homeowners how to choose the best color for their home’s siding. Like any other decorating decision, it’s a personal choice. Still, we have some basic guidelines that help when considering

When was the last time you took a good look at your home from the outside? You’re probably oblivious to certain details. With fall approaching, why not give yourself the task of sprucing up your home’s exterior. Try these easy curb appeal ideas. Change the décor. Whatever you’ve had sitting by your front door, on the porch, or along the

A driveway connects a home to the road, and it significantly impacts the curb appeal. Yet, the driveway’s condition is often overlooked. The heavy traffic, along with weather conditions (hot sun, ice, snow), take its toll on the surface. Eventually, you’ll face the driveway dilemma. Repair, resurface, or replace it? Small cracks and holes can be patched with filler. If

Labor Day is sneaking up on us, the official end of summer. But if you’re a dedicated gardener, it’s not yet time to but the garden to bed. You might be enjoying the bountiful harvest of vegetables that you’ve cultivated this summer, but you can also plant additional veggies for picking in the fall. Lettuce, spinach, kale, arugula, and collard

Energy efficiency represents a major initiative of the building and remodeling industries. We’re not just making improvements in homes, but in the way people live. When we can conserve energy and other natural resources, we are making a difference. At Johnson County Siding & Window Company, we partner with companies that share our long-range view of remodeling. James Hardie manufactures

At Johnson County Siding & Windows, front doors are one of our specialties. This entryway defines your home and can enhance the curb appeal. While we offer a vast selection of exterior doors—wood, fiberglass, and steel—in your choice of 7 different stains and 16 colors, we know that some of our customers are looking to do something out-of-the-ordinary with their