James Hardie Blog

Shutters add polish and a bonus pop of color to a home’s exterior. To find a shutter color that complements your home’s exterior color palette, it’s best to build from your home’s siding and trim color combination.

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There’s nothing like the look and feel of clean. Whether it’s your kitchen tile floor, your car, or your home’s siding and trim. When something is so clean it sparkles, you feel accomplished, and it looks its best.

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Whether you’re building or remodeling, choosing new siding is an opportunity to wrap your home in a color that resonates with you. It’s important to think about curb appeal and resale value, but you can also express your individual style through your choices. 

Just remember that when you choose a siding color, you’re in it for the long haul, according to design expert Beth R. Martin. “Since Hardie^® products will last many years, you'll want to make a decision that feels timeless, not trendy".

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A home is more than its four walls. It’s a place in a community where you can feel a sense of belonging. It’s a place where you create memories, establish new traditions, and find peace at the end of a long day. It’s almost inconceivable that a wildfire could rip all that away in a matter of minutes. But that was the experience of homeowners in the Grizzly Flats community when the Caldor Fire destroyed two-thirds of their homes. “It came so fast. We had just enough time to get out and save ourselves,” said one resident.

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As 2022 comes to a close, we’re looking back on some of the key insights from James Hardie’s annual homeowner survey and providing some helpful resources to take with you in 2023.

This year, we see a continuation of home renovation interest with design at the forefront. Majority of homeowners (82%) say it’s an opportunity to express themselves! 

“The details are not the details, they make the design.” – Charles Eames

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Although the natural beauty of a winter wonderland is a sight to behold, harsh winters can be a real problem in the Northeast, Midwest, and other regions.

For homeowners in these cold climates, snowstorms and freezing weather can cause damage to the exterior of the home if it’s not protected by durable siding materials like Hardie® fiber cement products.

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Once the last bite of Thanksgiving pie is gobbled up, it’s time to untangle the outdoor light strands and start designing. Decking the exterior of your home with sparkling lights seems to ring in cheer all season long.

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With the holiday season upon us, we want to help make sure your home matches your holiday cheer by giving you tips on the best décor for your home style.

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Two minutes. That’s how long you have to escape a fire after the alarm sounds in a typical modern home, according to the National Fire Protection Association. The best way to keep your family safe is to understand what causes and contributes to fires, how to prevent them, and how to safely escape a burning home. Here’s what you need to know.

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When Darren and Simone V. purchased their home five years ago, the non-combustible Hardie^® siding protecting the exterior was a selling point for them. Little did they know that one day they would credit the siding with saving their lives.

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