Exterior Remodeling Resources & Tips

November 19, 2024

How to Keep Your Sunroom Warm and Cozy in the Winter

Sunrooms, also known as screen rooms, make an excellent addition to any home. They let you enjoy fresh air and sunshine in a comfortable, controlled environment, allowing you to experience the outdoors no matter the weather. We’re not just talking about rain or wind, either. With a few simple updates and additions, you can enjoy your sunroom year-round, even as a cozy winter retreat.

October 16, 2024

The Benefit of Adding a Sunroom to Your Home

Imagine having a space in your home where you can soak up the sun’s rays year-round, enjoy serene views of nature, and relax comfortably—no matter the weather. That’s precisely what a sunroom can offer! Adding a sunroom to your home is a great way to expand your living space and provides several practical and lifestyle benefits. Here’s why a sunroom might be the perfect addition to your home.

September 14, 2024

Preparing Your Porch Enclosure for Fall Weather

As the weather turns cooler and the leaves begin to change, your porch enclosure can become a cozy spot to enjoy the crisp autumn air. But before settling in with your cider or pumpkin spice latte, ensuring your enclosed porch is ready for the seasonal shift is essential. Preparing your porch enclosure for fall will help keep it comfortable despite the weather change and extend its durability and beauty. Here are a few steps you can take to keep your porch in perfect shape for fall and beyond.

August 19, 2024

Top Design Trends for Screen Rooms in 2024

Screen rooms are an excellent way to extend your living space and enjoy the outdoors year-round. For this reason, more and more homeowners are looking to add these beneficial spaces to their homes. As we move into 2024, various exciting design trends are changing how we think about these versatile rooms. Whether you’re planning to install a new screen room or update an existing one, here are the top design trends for screen rooms in 2024.

July 17, 2024

The Ultimate Guide to Screen Room Materials

Screened-in sunrooms and porches offer the perfect blend of outdoor enjoyment and indoor comfort. Whether you're looking to enjoy a bug-free evening or create a cozy space for relaxing, choosing the right materials for your screen room is essential. This guide will help you understand the available screen room materials and how they can enhance your screened-in sunrooms or porch.

June 15, 2024

Creating a Multi-Functional Sunroom: From Work to Relaxation

A sunroom is designed to bring the outdoors in. Often attached to a home, these inviting rooms, with their many windows and cozy interiors, are primary spots for relaxing. However, you don’t have to relegate your sunroom to one purpose only. With a few considerations and conscious design choices, your sunroom can be a multifunctional space.

May 13, 2024

Integrating Smart Home Technology into Your Outdoor Spaces

Indoor-outdoor living spaces, like sunrooms, are an opportunity to reconnect with nature. However, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy some smart home luxuries while soaking in the outdoors. Integrating smart home technology into your outdoor spaces can enhance comfort and convenience.

April 12, 2024

The Role of Landscaping in Enhancing Curb Appeal

A sunroom and porch are great assets to your home. They increase living space and invite the outdoors in, allowing you to enjoy nature's beauty without having to experience the elements. However, unappealing landscaping could not only diminish the beauty of the view from your sunroom or porch but also lower your home's curb appeal.

March 19, 2024

Exploring Different Styles of Decks and Porches to Elevate Your Outdoor Living

From warm summer nights to crisp fall evenings, it’s always the perfect time to delve into the world of outdoor living spaces. Decks and porches are not just functional additions to your home but also expressions of your lifestyle and taste. In this blog post, we'll explore different styles of decks and porches, uncovering their unique characteristics and providing insight into how they might suit your home’s style.

February 14, 2024

The Impact of Colors in Your Sunroom

Sunrooms have become a staple in modern homes, offering a peaceful space to soak up natural light and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors without actually stepping outside. While many homeowners focus on their space's architectural design and furnishings, the impact of colors in your sunroom shouldn't be overlooked.

January 13, 2024

The Long-Term Benefits of Investing in High-Quality Windows

Windows are an important aspect of your home, providing a view of the outside world and inviting natural light into your living spaces. When it comes to sunrooms (and the entire home), investing in high-quality windows goes beyond mere aesthetics.

December 11, 2023

Enhancing Outdoor Living with Lighting: Illuminating Sunrooms, Decks, and Porches

A beautiful, glowing complexion is something many people strive for. Still, factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and the environment can lead to various skin issues that can stand in the way of achieving that perfect glow.

November 13, 2023

Childproofing Your Outdoor Living Areas for a Safe and Fun Family Gathering Space

Most outdoor living areas may not be as childproof as the interior of your home. It's important to ensure that our sunrooms, decks, and porches are not just fun but safe for the littlest members of your family.

October 16, 2023

Navigating the Permit Process for Sunroom Additions: A Comprehensive Guide

Adding a sunroom, screened-in porch, or three-season room to your home is an exciting project that can transform your living space, providing a seamless connection to the outdoors. However, before you embark on this journey, it's important to understand and navigate the permit process effectively.

September 12, 2023

How to get Your Sunroom Ready for Fall

As the days grow shorter and the temperatures start to drop, it's time to transition your sunroom from a summer oasis to a cozy retreat for the fall season.

August 26, 2023

How to Plan and Design for the Screen Porch of Your Dreams

Whether you dream of a screen porch that meshes seamlessly with the outside or brings the outdoors in, some planning and preparation go a long way.

July 30, 2023

How to Choose Exterior Shutters

Putting shutters on your home can have many practical and beautiful benefits. Aesthetically pleasing shutters can increase your home's curb appeal. As long as you pick the right ones.

June 13, 2023

3 Tips for Choosing the Right Exterior Carpentry Company

Sometimes, homeowners are less picky about who they choose to perform work on the exterior of their home than they are with the interior. However, outdoor renovations and projects are just as important. The outside of your home protects all the precious things inside, including your family. If you're considering doing work on your exterior, here's why and how you should take the time to choose an exterior carpentry company.

May 19, 2023

What You Should Be Thinking About Before Remodeling Your Exterior

Whether you know someone completing a DIY remodel or are just watching a renovation show on television, a lot of time and effort is spent on interior remodels. Typically, much thought is given to things like paint colors, fixtures, and the layout. Rarely do exterior home renovations get as much attention.

April 11, 2023

Preventing Storm Damage to Your Home

"Out like a lion, in like a lamb" is often used to describe the spring season. However, some areas seem to have been experiencing a lot more lion than lamb lately. Heavy rains, strong winds, and even lightning strikes can be common during the spring months. Homeowners can be prepared for seasonal storm damage by taking preventative measures.

March 16, 2023

3 Tips to Add Value to Your Home without Breaking the Bank

The costs of home ownership never truly end. However, that doesn’t mean you need to forgo updates or fixes. Inexpensive solutions can help add value to your home without breaking the bank.

February 20, 2023

DIY or Hire a Pro? That Is the Question

In the era of house flipping and home reno DIY, it's incredibly tempting to try and tackle projects yourself. After all, some repairs and remodels can be pricey, and doing them yourself may help save you money. Additionally, doing your own home projects can let you completely personalize and control the process.

January 31, 2023

How to Properly Care for Your Exterior Surfaces

Like many of us, you likely take pride in your home's curb appeal and are grateful for its protection when the weather turns. If that's the case, you owe it to your home to properly care for its exterior surfaces.

January 9, 2023

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Working with Window Contractors

Homeowners often focus on which window type to choose for their replacement, scouring installers for the lowest quote and the best quality window. These are valid concerns that you should consider. However, they're not the only factors to be mindful of. Other common mistakes can be made when choosing a window installer. Avoid the added stress, time, and costs by avoiding these missteps!

December 5, 2022

Deck Maintenance Basics

Even though our decks are outdoor spaces designed to endure the elements, taking care of them can help extend their lifespan. Routine maintenance can also ensure that your deck is safe and beautiful for your family and guests. Wondering what basic deck maintenance entails? These helpful tips will get you started on taking care of your outdoor space.

October 18, 2022

How to Maintain Your Wood Deck For the Winter Time

It's fall and winter time, which means that you'll have to start thinking of ways to maintain your wood deck and your decking boards. All the dirt, snow, water, and debris on wooden decks can really deteriorate your decks if left unchecked. The last thing you want is moldy decks and other wood problems that will lead up to more costly repairs. With our extensive experience in wooden decks, here are some of our tips and points on how to prevent damage to your deck during the coming winter. If you've done any research on how to properly maintain a wood deck, then this article will be very familiar.

September 9, 2022

Add Curb Appeal with These Stylish and Practical Tips for Exterior Doors and Windows

We love a great front porch theme with decor, seating, and maybe a few plants. However, hand painted signs and fashionable doormats can only add so much curb appeal. To truly make your home look inviting and sophisticated, you'll need to address its "bones." Often, this means taking a look at your exterior doors and windows.

August 19, 2022

How to Design the Perfect Sunroom Addition for Your Home

Adding a sunroom is perhaps the best way to make use of your outdoor space and expand your indoor living area. These multipurpose rooms invite you to relax and unwind with the ambiance of the outdoors and the convenience of indoor features. But how do you design the perfect sunroom to enjoy all your home and yard have to offer? We'll tell you!

July 12, 2022

Designing a Mudroom and Entryway to Embrace the Outdoors

Does your entryway or mudroom keep the outside out? Or does it embrace the outdoors and act as a welcoming transitional space? Traditionally, these spaces were dark and enclosed. Today, more and more homeowners are using these tips to design a mudroom or entryway that is bright, airy, and inviting.

April 18, 2022

Plants - The Perfect Decor Accessory for Your Porch or Sunroom

Your sunroom or porch is a lovely way to enjoy the outdoors without having to venture into the wild. Exposure to sunlight, fresh air, and a view of nature can all be experienced without giving up your interior comforts. Whether you have a cozy decor theme or a modern aesthetic, plants are the perfect way to bridge the gap between the outdoors and in.

March 8, 2022

Eight Cheerful Spring Decorating Ideas for Front Porches

We all love to adorn our porches with burlap and pumpkins in the fall or hang a lovely wreath for the holidays, but it is finally time to freshen up our front steps for spring! Longer, warmer, sunnier days are the perfect excuse to add some cheer to your porch and celebrate the return of spring.

February 1, 2022

Can the Outdoors Help You Cope with Daylight Saving Time?

Daylight saving time; whether you love the extra hour of sleep in the fall or enjoy the longer hours of evening light in the spring, the initial change brings one thing for us all. Decreased daylight. Darker mornings can disrupt your body's natural sleep-wake cycle in the spring. Thankfully, there is an easy remedy to the adverse effects of decreased daylight. The outdoors!

January 6, 2022

Adding a Retractable Awning to Your Home

Whether you live in a climate that is warm year-round or where a warm day is something to be savored, chances are you want to be outside to enjoy it. A retractable awning can turn your home into an oasis despite the weather. This simple and affordable addition to your deck or patio will effortlessly create the perfect spot to entertain, rain or shine.

December 16, 2021

Enjoying the Outdoors Again This Winter

It’s easy to enjoy all that outdoor space you have when it’s nice and warm outside, but as soon as the cold hits, it seems like the outdoors becomes off limits. We know it can be frustrating to not be able to enjoy your own space or have fun doing outdoor activities when the temperature starts to dip, but just because mother nature decides to cool things down, that doesn’t mean you HAVE to give up being outside.

November 8, 2021

Types of Porches and Decks

We love our homes, so it’s not a surprise many people extend theirs by building a porch or a deck. Some readers may be asking, “Aren’t porches and decks the same thing?” No, they’re not. We understand that the distinction between the two is so minuscule, most people don’t know them.

October 12, 2021

Sunrooms Are for Fall Too!

There are tons of reasons why installing a sunroom in autumn is a great idea. We listed our favorites below. Here at Carolina Home Exteriors, we know sunrooms and why adding one to a house can benefit the owners in numerous ways.

September 9, 2021

Fun and Elegant Back Porch Ideas & Designs for Small Homes

Even if our homes aren’t mansions, we want to have all the luxuries those who live in larger homes have. A back porch is one of those things that, once you have it, you wonder how you ever lived without it.

August 18, 2021

How To Choose the Right Entry Door

Selecting an entry door for your home is a big decision. It’s the first thing people see when they come to your house, and in many cases, it’s one of the most visible attributes of your domicile.

July 13, 2021

How to Choose New Windows

When it comes to windows, there are more than a hundred different styles and materials to choose from. Here's the ultimate guide to choosing new windows.

June 11, 2021

5 Smart Spring Home Improvement Projects to Fall in Love with Your Home Again

Are you a homeowner also falling out of love with your home? Worry no more! The market offers homeowners multiple ways to refresh their living space. From transforming your mudroom into a stunning guest room to installing a beautiful patio, here you can easily find the perfect home improvement tips.

April 7, 2021

How to Choose the Best Exterior Remodeling Company

Remodeling your exterior is more than simply making your house look more aesthetic. From ensuring sustainability to crafting a budget, there is a lot you have to do before the project. However, to ensure the perfect final look, you need to hire a dedicated team of skilled workers.

April 9, 2020

Four Seasons vs. Three Seasons Sunrooms: Which Is Better For You?

Having a sunroom is a great way to spend more time enjoying the natural beauty that surrounds your home without having to deal with the weather. Nothing is better than being able to sit in a sunroom and listen to the rain while enjoying a cup of tea!