Whether it's a new phone, clothes, or a family car, today we’re often resigned to the fact that the new things we own won’t last forever. However, there is one thing that we still expect to endure for the long haul, and that’s our homes.
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Signs of Winter Siding Damage
The beginning of spring is a great time of year to assess your siding for signs of damage. After a hard winter season with weather concern…
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How to Prepare for a Re-Side with LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding
If you haven’t gone through it before, the siding installation process can be full of unknowns. From weighing the types of siding and costs…
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How Do You Clean Exterior Wood Siding?
Thanks to the quality of the factory-finished process, prefinished
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Myth vs. Reality: How Summer Weather Affects Siding
Summer is almost here. And while more time in the sun brings heightened attention to UV protection and safety in high temperatures, homeown…
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How to Maintain Engineered Wood Siding
As a homeowner, your job isn’t done after your siding has been installed. Ongoing siding maintenance is necessary to ensure you keep your h…
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Tips to Keep Your Shed or Garage Cool in Summer Heat
Don’t let the heat keep you from getting the most out of your garage or shed! There are many practical ways to keep garages and
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7 Tips for Care & Maintenance of LP® SmartSide® Siding
Take the time at least once per year to perform a visual inspection of your home’s siding and exterior, taking note of leaks, cracks, wear …
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The LP® SmartGuard® Process: Providing Protection to the Core
You want your exterior siding to last … and last, and last – regardless of the climate you live in. That’s why all LP® Smart…
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Tips to Keep Bugs Out of Your Shed
A bug infestation can turn a perfectly good storage building into something out of a horror movie. Bugs can also be a health hazard and con…
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All About Exterior Paint for LP Engineered Wood Siding
Regular painting is a necessary component to maintaining engineered wood siding for the long term. Here are some helpful tips that you shou…
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Items You Shouldn’t Store in an Unheated Shed During Winter
At LP, we love to help people find outdoor solutions to meet their storage needs. A shed can become one of the most functional spaces on yo…