Talk to your general contractor like a pro with this home exterior terminology guide. It's hard to know what you are paying for when you don't know the lingo. With this guide, you can talk to your GC with an educated vocabulary. We've included the most common words that home exterior companies will use with you, that you'll need to know. Don't ever hesitate to ask questions if your GC uses a term you don't recognize. This basic diagram might help you understand, but here's a

Rushing through it When rushing through the decision making process, we often end up settling for things we didn't want. Patience is key when it comes to home renovations. The purpose of renovating your home is making it look how you want it to, when you finally take the leap and have the money and time to do so. Don't settle on a color that isn't your first choice just because that's what is available right now. Ask for an honest lead time for the product in the color that y