Selecting the perfect siding color for your house is a fun and exciting process! But when you start to think about choosing one shade that will flawlessly coordinate with your home’s other exterior features, you might begin to feel overwhelmed.
You don’t have to select a color for your house on your own—we are here to help. We love working with…
Category: Siding
When to Repair and How to Prevent Woodpecker Damage to Your Home’s Exterior
As a homeowner, it is frustrating to watch woodpeckers destroy your beautiful home by drilling holes in your siding and roofing to nest, store food, and locate insects. If your home has experienced woodpecker damage, don’t worry. It’s possible to fix woodpecker exterior damage and to restore your home to its previous gorgeous state! However,…
How Does James Hardie Siding Affect My Home’s Value?
If the current state of your high-maintenance, deteriorating siding leaves you feeling frustrated, it’s time to invest in a siding replacement. With so many options to choose from, it can be challenging to decide which siding will add the most value to your home. We understand that your home is one of your most significant…
3 Summer Projects to Increase Your Home Value
Are you feeling stressed about the current state of your home’s exterior? If so, you’re in luck. Long summer days filled with warm sunshine are the ideal opportunity for homeowners to invest in a summer project to increase their home’s value. At JD Hostetter, we understand that you want to live in a beautiful home…
How to Maintain Your Home’s Siding This Winter
If the idea of shoveling snow, navigating icy roads, and wearing four layers makes you shiver, you’re not alone. Even though braving the winter weather each day can be a stressful experience, coming home shouldn’t be. Winter in Indianapolis is one of the most difficult seasons to maintain the exterior of your home due to…
James Hardie Fiber Cement vs LP SmartSide Siding
When choosing siding for your home’s exterior, you need to choose a brand that is durable, can withstand wear and tear, and looks beautiful for you and your guests for years to come. Chances are, you are debating between two companies: James Hardie® Fiber Cement and LP SmartSide® Siding. But when the time comes to…
Protect Your Siding by Removing and Preventing Algae and Mildew
Vinyl siding is an excellent choice for keeping your home exterior in great shape for years to come, without a lot of maintenance. But don’t forget, any type of siding is just like any other part of your home — it needs proper care to ensure it lasts as long as possible, as attractively as…
6 Exterior Paint Colors that Help Create a Welcoming Home
There are few things more wonderful than loving how your home looks and feels when you pull into your driveway. Your home’s exterior style, color, and decorative appearance can make your house stand out as a star in your neighborhood and offer guests a friendly welcome anytime they visit. And a superb way to enhance…
Top Questions Serious Homeowners Ask About Hardie Siding
As a savvy homeowner who cares about your home exterior’s look and ease of maintenance, you have probably considered various types of siding. And you may even be considering the benefits of installing one of the top brands, James Hardie siding, right now. JD Hostetter & Associates has many years of experience installing James Hardie…
How Do I Know If I Need New Vinyl Siding?
I received a phone call recently from a very kind lady who was wondering if she needed to replace her existing vinyl siding on her home with new vinyl siding. I made an appointment to stop by and inspect her siding and the trim boards for exterior painting as well and upon my visit, I…