What Type of Window Is Best for Kansas City Homes?
You’ve likely stumbled across this article because you’re considering investing in replacement windows. Doing your research is the best way to maximize your investment and get the most out of your money, so take a moment to pat yourself on the back! For homeowners in the Kansas City, Kansas, metro area, it’s a good idea to consider the local climate…
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Kansas City Exterior Home Upgrade: Mix and Match Materials for the Wow Factor
Whether you have a plain-Jane home that you’d love to see dressed up in a tasteful mix of textures and colors or your home has gables and porch columns that are just crying out for extra attention, you can get the “wow” factor you crave by mixing and matching exterior cladding materials. In fact, combining different colors and siding materials…
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Board-and-Batten Siding: The Perfect Choice for Kansas City Homeowners Who Want a Modern Farmhouse Look
Board-and-batten is a vertical siding style that first became popular in the Kansas City area for practical reasons. Farmers liked it for their barns because rainwater tended to drain more thoroughly from the boards, which meant the siding was less prone to wood rot than horizontal lap siding. Homesteaders warmed to it—literally—because the cracks between the vertically mounted siding boards…
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Are Permits Required for Replacing House Windows?
Many types of home improvements require permitting from the local government where the home is located. This is a safety measure intended to ensure that residential upgrades meet all applicable building codes. But what about replacement windows? Do you need a permit to replace your home’s windows? As you can imagine, the rules governing permitting can vary according to jurisdiction.…
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5 Exterior Designs Using Stone Veneer
Enhance Your Home's Curb Appeal with Stone Siding Bored with the standard lap siding offerings that you see on every other house? You may need something that makes a bigger impact. That’s where stone siding comes in. At Johnson County Siding & Window Co., we offer stone veneer siding from Centurion Stone and other leaders in the manufactured-stone industry. This…
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5 Uses for Stone Veneer for Exterior Home Improvement Projects
Bored with the standard lap siding offerings that you see on every house in the neighborhood? If you’re looking for an option that will make an impact on your neighbors and enhance your home in all the right ways, you should consider stone siding. At Johnson County Siding & Window Co., we offer stone veneer siding from Centurion Stone and other leaders…
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How Energy Tax Credits Can Help Homeowners Save on Exterior Remodeling
For decades, Americans have been encouraged to cut back on residential energy use to reduce the strain on natural resources. Savvy homeowners can take advantage of government programs like income tax credits that encourage home remodeling using energy-efficient replacement windows and exterior doors. And for 2023, the federal government has significantly sweetened the pot! As part of the Inflation Reduction…
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The Ultimate Guide to Energy-Efficient Windows for Homes in the Kansas City Metro Area
Are you interested in energy-efficient windows because you’d like to help conserve natural resources by cutting your home energy consumption? Good for you! The U.S. government is on board with your goal, offering an ENERGY STAR® certification program and federal income tax incentives to help homeowners get the best value when choosing energy-efficient replacement windows. But even if you just…
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Looking for Inspiration for Your Next Home Remodeling Project?
Visit Our Exhibit at the Johnson County Home + Remodeling Show in Overland Park, KS The Johnson County Home + Remodeling Show offers an excellent opportunity to shop for home remodeling ideas, speak with the pros, or actually get up and get started on your very own upgrade. The show is scheduled for January 6th -8th, 2023, at the Overland…
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