Home Improvements: Spruce Up Your Home This Season (NAPSA)}—Witha few simple improvements you can add character and curb appeal to your homeat a reasonable price and makeit the envy of the neighborhood. Tidy up perimeter landscaping. Collect and removeall weeds, loose leaves and litter from the property. Put up a fence or replace an old one in disrepair. Today’s attractively priced vinyl fencing is one option that is easy to install, easy to care for and looks good for years. New styles and darkercolors give you a wealth of options. Inspect your home’s siding. Is it chipping, staining or rotting? Your siding may just need a power wash or it may need to be replaced. If it’s the latter, talk with your local contractor about low-maintenance vinyl and fiber cement siding options. Newstyles, such as CertainTeed’s Board and Batten vertical vinyl siding, mimic the look of traditional siding and come in a wide range of colors. Look at the roof. Asphalt shingles can last many years depending on the quality of the shingle, the slope of the roof and properventilation. To be sure your roof is in tip-top shape, use binoculars to look for missing, cracked, A home improvement is a home investment and can greatly improve the value of your home. curling or decaying shingles. If any are spotted, it may be time to replace your roof. Consider asphalt shingles as new styles can add dimensional appeal to your home. They’re long lasting and feature a Class A fire rating. Picture your home online. Home improvements are also home investments. If you want to see how your chosen fence, cladding, roofing or other selection fits on your house, go to www.certainteed picturemyhome.com to give your homea virtual makeover. For more information on low- maintenance home improvements tips call (800) 782-8777 or visit www.certainteed.com.
