Do's and Don'ts of Home Winterization
Winter is on the way, and that means it’s time to get the house ready for the cold days ahead. Winterizing your home is the best way to avoid unexpected...
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Window Maintenance and Screen Repair
Windows are essential to bring natural light into your home, allow fresh air to circulate, and give you and outdoor view. Without the proper window maintenance...
What to Look For: Inspecting your Insulation and Weather Stripping
As the cold weather approaches and your furnace begins its annual duties, we often think of ways to make our homes more energy efficient. One thing that can...
Top Home Updates
Whether you want to update your home’s look to match your personality, meet your family’s changing needs, or prepare for a property sale, there are many easy...
Siding: Clean, Paint or Replace?
Due to age, environmental conditions or bad weather, the siding we put on our homes will eventually need attention. It’s true that proper maintenance will go a...
Efficient Deck Building
If you’re not familiar with the Fast-Cheap-Good project triangle, you should be. That’s because it’s a great tool—applicable to virtually any line of...
Check Out These Eight Siding Solutions
James Hardie's Aspyre Collection is a line of luxury siding that combines the company's Reveal Panel System with its Artisan Siding to blend modern and...
How to Fix Spalling Concrete
Spalling concrete is more than just an unsightly surface, it can cause real problems for any concrete structure. Fortunately, spalling can be easy to fix...
Common Lawn Problems and How to Fix Them
Your lawn is a key part of your home’s appearance and curb appeal, and a lush, healthy lawn shows pride of ownership and dedicated care of your property. Even...
Deck Privacy Ideas
Your deck can be the ultimate outdoor living space, but you may not feel comfortable using your deck if you feel that all your activities may be on display to...
COVID-19 Update 5/21/20
An Updated Message to Our Customers: We are still here and still open for our community. Please be advised our operating hours as follows: Monday-Friday...
How to Install Deck Railing Posts
Sturdy posts are crucial for a safe, secure deck. Installing posts properly does not have to be difficult, but it does have to be done carefully to ensure a...
Interior Design Trends to Watch in 2020
While this article was previously published on Remodeling at the end of 2019, the design tips still hold true as we get through the first few months of 2020...
Should Sheetrock Be Staggered?
Properly positioning sheetrock or drywall is essential for a smooth finish and the best strength, while minimizing the risk of future cracks. But is it always...
COVID-19 Update from Roadside Lumber & Hardware, Inc.
A Message to Our Customers: First, thankfully, we can stay in operation during this current global health crisis. As such, we find it necessary to...
Getting your Deck Ready for Spring
As soon as the snow melts and the ground is somewhat thawed, it is the perfect time to start getting your deck ready for spring. This way, you can spend more...
New Trends and Colors for Home Paint
Do you want to freshen up a wall, room, or your whole home? Consider the newest popular paint colors and trends to turn any dull or outdated space into a...
Wood Paint Adhesion
Whether your home is newly constructed or purchased from a previous owner, painting its exterior is the first step toward putting your personal stamp on the...
Tips on How to Prevent Clogged Drains
Probably the most common home plumbing issue is the clogged drain. For many, the initial reaction is to grab the closest chemical drain cleaner, pour it in,...
How to Repair Damaged Sheetrock
The beauty of sheet rock (also referred to as drywall), is that it’s very easy to repair. With just a few tools and materials, it is a job that can easily be...
Guide to Paint Finishes
Whether you own your home or rent, chances are you will eventually spend a little time with the paintbrush and roller. One of the first things you need to do...
Tips for Living through a Renovation
A renovation project can be very rewarding. But like most things in life, rewards don’t come easy. Renovation projects can vary in size and expense, though one...
Design Layouts for Energy Efficient Homes
There are a lot more options available today in regards to energy efficient homes. Breakthroughs in energy efficient windows and doors, appliances, and...
How and Where to use Expanding Foam Insulation
Expanding foam is one of those products that fall squarely in the duct tape, bailing twine and WD-40 category. It has a list of uses that’s a mile long and is...
Home Organization and Storage Solutions
Home organization and storage can be a big problem for many homeowners. Many of us either have too much stuff for a space that’s just not big enough or we are...