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The Happy Home

An inspirational home improvement blog for building and maintaining a lovely dwelling.

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Common Siding Issues and How to Tackle Them

Mark Watson, July 21
Your home's siding represents not only the look and feel of your home but also its strength and protection. Extendingfalse

How Hot Weather Can Impact Your Home’s Exterior

Joe LeVecchi, July 7
As we approach the hottest month of the year, it's important to think about the changes the heat from the sun may causefalse

What Do Termites Do to Your Home?

Mark Watson, June 23
About 600,000 homes experience termite-related damage every year. But what exactly do termites do to your home?false

Your Siding Style: Choosing the Best Type of Siding for Your Home

Exterior Medics, May 19
Your siding is for more than just protecting your home. It's about the appearance of your property, too. When youfalse

Ghosts of Exteriors Past: Knowing When to Replace Your Siding

Exterior Medics, December 22
Siding is your home's first line of protection — against weather, pests, and more. Not only does siding improve thefalse

Cold Weather Culprits: The Most Common Ways a Home Loses Energy

Exterior Medics, October 6
Fall is here, and winter is on its way. The cold weather is here to stay for a while, but we can remain comfortablefalse

Beat the Heat: Stay Cool With New Home Siding & Other Home Hacks

Joe LeVecchi, May 20
Summer is just around the corner. Soon, we'll be putting our A/Cs to the test to beat the heat. Even if your unit isfalse

Top 3 Factors to Consider When Choosing Commercial Siding

Mark Watson, January 29
Commercial siding is a great way to improve your commercial building's energy-efficiency, appearance, and durability.false

Vinyl Siding vs. Cedar Siding

Mark Watson, June 18
Vinyl siding and cedar siding—while both of them will protect your home, they couldn't be more different. Vinyl sidingfalse

Fight the Mold: 10 Ways to Keep Your Home Siding Mold-Free

Joe LeVecchi, November 4
Keeping your Northern Virginia or Southern Maryland home siding looking fresh is important. A crisp exterior is notfalse