Brick and cedar shake exterior

It’s time for the very first flip update! Last week I shared the Before Tour, so now that we’re all up to speed on what we’re working with, let’s talk about everything that happened last week. I’ve documented & recapped it all the in the Cottage House Flip Episode 2: First, there was some demo. Remember […]

shutters, cedar shake, window boxes

Twenty-five colors on a brand-spanking-new texture

Kelly Ladwig - Nashville Realtor on Instagram: "Let’s talk home exteriors. I am a huge proponent of mixing a couple of different materials and textures on your home exterior. Think Hardie board and brick or stone and stucco more and more of my clients are wanting to use wood or a wood type of product on the exterior which I absolutely love. Layering these things together gives your home such a depth it just doesn’t have with one material. . Giving us a master class in a materials mix is…

You guys, it feels like I'm sharing the first pic of my baby with the world! Haha. So here it is... this is the home I dreamed up clear back in January of 2016 and finally now exists! I thought it would be fun to include my first concept drawing and a couple of the adjustment sketches I made through

Only at HGTV can you see this charming ranch home which combines brick and cedar shakes.

Pine Hall Brick - Marshton Queen Cedar Shake - Cedar Wood Posts Weathered Wood Shingles Bronze Windows

The main problem with wood shake siding is that this natural material is not quite as sturdy and long-lasting as some other construction options.