Home remodeling is one of the best ways to keep the value of your home up and to keep it looking and performing it’s best. Now that spring is officially here there’s nothing like enjoying time entertaining outside or just relaxing on your porch and enjoying the weather. Although, if your home’s siding is starting to peel, crack and show its age, it probably is time for you to consider replacing your home siding. This season I pair up with James Hardie building products to help you find a contractor in your area to choose the best siding for your home.

Outdoor Spring Home Remodeling with #JamesHardieInspired

All images via: James Hardie

How to start searching for home remodeling contractors:

In this world of shady contractors it’s hard to know who to trust and who not to. Fortunately, the James Hardie Contractor Alliance program is designed to help homeowners and contractors get matched together through a 3^rd party customer service surveyor – Guild Quality. This ensures that homeowners and contractors are both held accountable and are given the best service, a win-win for both sides.

You can start by requesting a quote for siding here.

How do you know if your siding needs replacing?

Once you contact a James Hardie contractor they will set up an appointment with you to see your home and let you know how they can help. If your siding is damaged from age, climatic changes, accidents or other conditions it could be time for new siding. These pictures give you an idea of before and after siding that could be replaced with James Hardie siding.

Choosing the right siding color to fit your home’s style:

Whether your home is a traditional Bungalow style or a classic Tudor-style, James Hardie has a beautiful siding color to match your home’s architectural style and curb appeal. Visit the Live-Colorfully page of siding colors of the James Hardie website to get inspired! You can choose from color ranges of:

Warm | Cool | Fresh | Light | Dark | Neutral

I love the James Hardie Color selection tool!

So if you’re not sure what colors will work best, head on over to their color selection tool, here. It helps you choose siding colors, trim, windows, and even roof colors that will work in perfect harmony together – no design experience required!

Once you’ve decided on colors it’s time to meet with home remodeling contractors!

This is the fun part. If you’re a little wary about requesting a quote, rest assured that “….James Hardie is rated the #1 siding and trim brand by Angie’s List® members, which led to James Hardie recently becoming the exclusive siding partner with Angie’s List. Now, the James Hardie brand will be delivered to 100% of siding searches on all Angie’s List platforms.”

This speaks volumes to how many satisfied homeowners they’ve been referred by in the past.

James Hardie has also received these accolades for their siding products:

• HardiePlank lap siding is backed by the Good Housekeeping Seal
• Chosen by builders as a Brand Leader in Builder Magazine
• Green Builder Magazine 2015 Reader’s Choice “Greenest Siding Product”
• Featured on the DIY Network’s Blog Cabin every year since 2012

Are you ready to transform your aging outdoor home into a beautiful home remodeling project this spring? James Hardie can help – go ahead and request a quote!

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