Choosing the right siding for your home can really make it stand out from the crowd. However, different types of siding require different levels of maintenance. If you prefer low-maintenance options, check out these five siding options that require minimal maintenance to keep your home's exterior looking great. Vinyl Siding Vinyl fences, vinyl decks: vinyl seems to be popping up everywhere as a low-maintenance option, and you can even get vinyl siding.

If you have a large or excitable dog, there is potential for your sliding glass door and the accompanying screen door to be easily broken, scratched, or ruined. There are a few things you can do though to help protect your sliding glass and screen door and make it more pet-friendly. 1. Install a protective layer over glass surfaces. The first step to minimizing dog damage is to place a guard over top of the glass panels of your sliding door.

Hiring a professional window cleaning service to clean those difficult-to-reach windows can bring new life to your home and eliminate the need to dangle from that upstairs window as you clean them by hand. But, windows won't stay clean forever. You still need to know how to clean your windows effectively so you can keep those windows in common areas of the home sparkling clean between professional cleanings. Cleaners There are a wide variety of window cleaners on the market that claim to provide streak-free window cleaning.

Since heat rises, your home's attic is prime real estate for heat loss and cold air leaks. That's why it's important your attic be appropriately insulated. Whether you've just purchased the house or you've neglected to maintain the insulation in the attic, a weekend project with an insulation contractor to protect your attic may be beneficial. If you're new to insulation, you may not be familiar with the best practices of insulating to ensure you get the most from the job.

How many windows does your car have? It sounds like a stupid question, right? But you are probably not sure. The average car has eight individual windows, including the front and rear windshields and side windows. Although these windows may not have many moving parts (note: power window malfunctions rank near the top of common auto repair needs), your windows need maintenance just like every other part of your car.

If you want to reduce energy loss in the home, then it may be wise to replace your windows. A simple window replacement can save you over $450 a year. Your savings will be highest if you choose the most insulated windows, and double paned varieties are often considered the best. Double paned windows feature two layers of glass, and insulating air or argon sits in between the glass. The windows can last a long time, but condensation can build in between the two glass panes.