Guides & Articles
January 29, 2026
The Power of Less: How Minimalism Is Shaping Home Design
Strip away the bold colors, unnecessary details, and abundance of textures and decorations. A modern, clutter-free aesthetic is one of the most sought-after design trends that blends simplicity with functionality.
September 17, 2025
5 Siding Installation Mistakes to Watch For (and Avoid)
Proper installation of siding is the key to creating a long-lasting exterior. The process may seem relatively straightforward, but even small mistakes during installation can cause larger problems down the road. From water damage to warped panels and more, improper installation will undoubtedly shorten the lifespan of a siding installation and be detrimental to a home’s curb appeal.
July 9, 2025
The Criticality of Wind-Resistant Siding in an Era of Frequent Destructive Storms
The increased frequency and intensity of hurricanes and tropical storms in the United States over recent decades has resulted in stronger winds, heavier rainfall, and massive storm surges that can leave homes devastated. Siding is torn off. Windows are shattered. Doors are blown in. A standing structure can be destroyed in a matter of minutes.
March 31, 2025
What’s Trending? The Exterior Colors of 2025
When it comes to the exterior of a home – whether it is a single-family dwelling or a multi-family complex – color plays a powerful role in shaping perceptions, influencing decisions, and driving action. It’s not just about aesthetics, either. Color has the unique ability to evoke emotions and set the tone for interior and exterior environments, making it an essential design element. Warm colors such as red, orange, and yellow often convey energy, passion, and a sense of urgency, while cool tones such as blues, greens, and purples evoke feelings of calmness, trust, and creativity.
October 15, 2024
Composite Siding vs. Cellular PVC: What Homeowners Need to Know
Homeowners today face a vast array of choices when it comes to exterior upgrades, with siding being one of the most important decisions. With so many options available, selecting the right material can feel overwhelming.
July 3, 2024
Composite Siding vs. Engineered Wood: Which is Right for Your Home?
Choosing the right exterior for your home can feel overwhelming, especially when considering the variety of siding options on the market today.
April 17, 2024
Siding Showdown: Composite Siding vs. Fiber Cement
When it comes to choosing the right siding for your home, two popular options often stand out: composite siding and fiber cement.
September 13, 2023
Why Composite Siding is Perfect for Multifamily Residential Developments
Multifamily construction presents a host of considerations that differentiate it from single-family residential projects. There are more stakeholders involved in investment and planning. There is a need to appeal to hundreds if not thousands of residents.
June 15, 2023
It’s Not What You Think: The Difference Between Everlast® Siding and Traditional Vinyl
Not all siding products are created equal. Manufacturers, installers, homeowners, and homeowners associations (HOAs) all know this.
February 14, 2023
5 Signs You Need New Siding
The cladding on your home fulfills two key purposes: aesthetics, and protection from the elements. These two go hand in hand. However, with most siding materials, you may begin to detect challenges after a closer inspection of your home’s exterior.
December 6, 2021
Delivering Everlasting Value to Your Home
Most homeowners long for picture-perfect, eye-catching curb appeal for their homes. There are a variety of ways to achieve this: Expertly-sculpted landscaping, a newly-paved driveway, or most importantly, the home’s exterior finish.
December 17, 2020
Creating Forever Homes: How Leading Contractors are Using Everlast to Design Unique and Lasting Exterior Solutions
For most people, buying or building a home represents the largest investment of their lifetimes. It is where they put down roots and raise a family.
August 31, 2020
Everlast® Siding in Every Climate
Choosing the right siding material for your specific climate is an important decision that can pay dividends for many years to come in protecting your home and maintaining its beauty.
March 19, 2018
2018 Top Trends in Residential Siding
Smarter siding solutions have increased dramatically in popularity since homeowners discovered longer-lasting, more durable options.
December 15, 2016
Never paint your house again: Tips for lowering home maintenance requirements
Everyone wants to turn their house into a home by taking advantage of the qualities that make it beautiful and inviting, without having to spend entire weekends on constant upkeep.
December 2, 2016
Home remodeling and updates: Finding the right residential contractor
From start to finish, a home remodeling project can be overwhelming – involving many layers of choices about products, designs, and budgets along the way. But finding the right residential contractor can help alleviate many of these challenges.
November 18, 2016
Understanding Your Warranty
As a home or property owner, you want to be certain that all of your investments are protected. Understanding the warranties on all of the products that make up your new or remodeled home or property is an extremely important part of protecting those investments.


