SmardBuild Remodeling Blog

White window trim is timeless. When paired with different siding colors, your white windows can offer totally different looks! 

As a homeowner, you may feel that something around your home always needs to be repainted, repaired, or replaced. One of those things will likely be your home's siding. Every 10-20 years, wood or vinyl siding will need to be repainted or replaced ...

We're thrilled that you're interested in James Hardie siding for your Chicago exterior remodel. Hardie Board siding is a durable, long-lasting option for exterior siding for your home. The advantages of fiber cement siding keep your colors vibrant...

There’s no reason to leak heat out of your windows, tolerate cracks and sags in your old windows, or live with less-than-ideal natural light. Get the perfect windows by doing your research and consulting the experts. Smardbuild is here to show you...

At some point in your home renovation journey, it’s time tobring in the professionals and undertake a major home remodeling project. The grody old siding has got to go! The front door is an eyesore. Many people consider every detail of their remodel...

Your home needs some TLC. There’s no reason to be an eyesore on the block. You deserve to feel proud and welcomed every time you stand in your own front yard. Sometimes, a few small details can be upgraded to completely refresh the face your home...

Whether you’re tired of looking like every house on the block or done broadcasting 1992 vibes from your split level into the universe, upgrades are in order if your current home exterior is old enough to drink or vote. There is a wide range of...

Your home's exterior is the face you present to your neighbors and the world. It's the scene that welcomes you home on every return. It also provides the literal barrier between you and the elements. Damaged siding leaves your home vulnerable....

You don’t tear your home’s face off every day. When you do, you want to make sure you do it right. Details matter, and choosing the right materials for your project will make or break your results. We’re happy to use our years of SmardBuild...

Soffit, Fascia, Hip, and Rave! It sounds a little bit like a kid's song full of nonsense words. But these are actually proper names for various parts of your house. As you're planning your next major home remodeling project, familiarize yourself...