James Hardie Blog

The Cape Cod house is an American classic. We’ll take you through the Cape Cod home’s rich history, give you expert design tips, and outline trends to help you make smart choices, whether you’re building or remodeling.

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Contemporary and modern house architecture have rich histories and both can be used to produce incredible homes. Here’s everything you need to know about the design styles for your new home or renovation.

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Residential building professional Matt Risinger breaks down the different types of siding for your home. Here’s his take on the pros and cons for vinyl, engineered wood, and fiber cement.
 

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These five exterior design and home color trends for 2021 can help you make smart style choices that look fantastic now and have potential to age well in the long run.

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Discover how an exterior renovation with HardiePlank lap siding breathed new life into this Colonial-style house.

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If you’re thinking about starting your exterior renovation, these resources can help you along (almost) every step of the way.

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Replacing your siding gives you the opportunity for a splashy makeover. Not only will your home look fantastic when the project is done, but new fiber cement siding also provides a high return on investment. Use these five incredible transformations to inspire your project.

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A couple purchased their Colonial-style home just a few years ago, but the siding was stuck in the 1980s. It was time to replace the aluminum siding.

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With a little thoughtful consideration, you can create an exterior color palette that suits your personal tastes as well as your home’s architectural style. Use these five expertly curated color schemes to get your creativity flowing.

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The most popular colors for houses in North America are overwhelmingly timeless and elegant neutrals such as white, warm and dark grays, and versatile browns and beiges.

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