On the Side – Smart Solutions Blog – Tips and tricks from the professionals at OC Taylor Smart Exterior Solutions for keeping your home in top condition.
About half of the single-family homes in the U.S. were built before 1980, according to data from the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation. Home price appreciation averaged 15% in 2021, more than double the 6% appreciation the year before, according to CoreLogic. In the past five years, home values in Raleigh increased by nearly 70%. […]
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As we look forward to enjoying warm summer days with barbecues and lounging in the shade, it’s a great time to look at your home’s exterior. Making sure you take care of repairs or improvements now will enhance your home’s function and preserve its value. According to the 2021 34th Annual Cost vs. Value report,
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When we think of storm damage, we often think of obvious damage like missing shingles, or damage caused by debris hitting the home. Let’s take a look at the damage that is more subtle. Even if a storm didn’t produce a lot of rain or hail, high winds can create enough damage to warrant the
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You’re ready to start the process of replacing the siding on your home, but what’s the first step? Hiring a contractor can help you navigate the process with ease as you weigh house siding options and cost. Use our tips to find expert guidance in connecting with the right contractor for your project, including questions
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Four reasons why an enclosure could be a Smart Exterior Solution for you. Pollen. Spring is around the corner, and so is our annual dreaded pollen season. Are you ready? Space. Since the pandemic, there’s been a lot of news about the incredible rise of home improvement projects. Much of this renovation interest is driven
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Many who are spending more time at home have experienced a mandatory lifestyle shift. We, and our homes, have had to adapt to new routines and activities. The concept of “home” has shifted. They are now our offices, schools, gyms and anything else we need them to be. We’ve gotten pretty good at finding versatile
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Thanks for taking the time to complete the Smart Exterior Challenge! We want to thank all our quiz takers by introducing you to the man behind the challenge, O.C. Taylor owner and quizmaster Brent Taylor. We sat down with Brent to explore what he loves about the siding world and how he helps homeowners in
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Have you heard? We are putting our customer’s knowledge of siding and Smart Exterior Solutions to the test with our Smart Exterior Challenge! If you think you know siding, take on our challenge, and you could win one of four $25 Starbucks gift cards in our random drawing on April 15!* But… as a special
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Goodbye. Adios. Au revoir. Auf Wiedersehen. There are plenty of ways to say goodbye, but maybe not enough quick ways to send off the stressful year of 2020. This year, folks have been through a lot. It’s only natural to look at 2021 with hope. Yet before we ring in the new year, let’s take
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