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How to Protect Your Deck in the Summer
Outdoor decks add beauty to any summer backyard and can last a lifetime with proper care. However, without protection, they…
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Exterior home remodel made by K&B Home Remodelers
Why You Should Invest in Your Home Exterior
When it comes to your home it is always important to keep its maintenance and appearance up to your standards….
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The Best Time to Plan a Home Remodel
Starting a home remodel can be a big step for most homeowners. Therefore knowing the best time of year to…
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How to Keep Your Deck Safe for the Winter
With fall nearly over and the official day of winter soon approaching, it’s beneficial to know what you can do…
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Tips on Choosing the Right Color for Your Roof
If you are getting a new roof, there are many choices when it comes to colors,and for each color, there…
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Best Siding Materials for the Most Common Home Styles in NJ
New Jersey is home to many creative and unique home styles. It’s important to keep your home in NJ pretty,…
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Why the Right Ventilation Levels Are Essential For Your Roof
When a new roof is installed, one of the most important things that roofers in Morristown NJ should do is…
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K & B Home Remodelers: Among Remodeling’s Big50 Awardees
Every year, Remodeling magazine welcomes 50 new companies that had an extraordinary impact to the industry. They recognize companies that…
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Is It Time to Replace Your New Jersey Roof?
The roof on your New Jersey home is an important part of keeping you and your family safe and dry,…
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How K & B Home Remodelers Works on Customer Satisfaction
A lot has changed within the home improvement industry in the last 10 years. Gone are the days when home…
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Why Choose a James Hardie® Preferred Contractor
Is your siding starting to show signs of damage? Are you considering getting your siding replaced? When you’re in need…
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The Features & Benefits of Our Window Materials
If you’re planning to have your windows replaced, one of the things you need to consider is the material they…
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When to upgrade to energy efficient windows
A Change for the Better: Investing in Energy Efficient Windows Energy efficient home upgrades are increasingly popular, which is why…
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How to Choose Siding for Your Home: Vinyl or Fiber Cement?
The siding on your home plays a vital role in protecting it from the elements, insulating your interior, and let’s…
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Hello Winter, Hello Ice Damming
Until this past weekend, homeowners of Morris County and the rest of the Northeast have enjoyed spring-like temperatures and little…
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How to Deal with Roof Algae: Cleaning, Preventing and More
Roof algae can present a major problem. Although algae’s effect on the shingles themselves is relatively minor, it can result…
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Why Your Roof Is Afraid of the Winter
How to Prepare Your Roof For Winter…
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The Right Components Of Proper Roof Installation. Are you protected?
Now that winter has finally arrived in Morristown, New Jersey, brining all the fury of the season, roofs are put…
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How to Properly Install James Hardie Siding
K & B Home Remodelers, a James Hardie Preferred Remodeling Contractor located near Morristown, New Jersey will now show you…
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Sustainable Siding: What Makes a Building Material Green
If you’re an eco-conscious 21st century consumer, you’re not alone in wanting to invest in products and solutions that minimize…
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Choosing a Window Material: Vinyl or Fiberglass?
Home renovation is no small task. You probably already know that choosing the right materials to use in your remodels…
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Restoration of the Boonton Opera House
Here at K&B Homes, we believe that history is so important to keep around your town. But in order to…
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Five reason why you should choose James Hardie Fiber Cement over Vinyl Siding
1. Expansion & Contraction Because vinyl siding expands when heated and contracts when it cools, meaning it will actually move…
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9 Questions to Ask Your Window Installation Contractor
It’s nerve-wracking to make any major improvement to your home. It costs a lot of money, and a lot will…
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The Top 2 Reasons Why NOT to Choose Vinyl Windows
Choosing a replacement window today may have become at little easier; that is, if you know what you don’t want….
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How to Pick the Right Entry Door for Your Morristown Home
The forsythias are exploding all across Morris County in vibrant yellow, signaling that spring has officially arrived. As Randolph residents…
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13 Frequently Asked Questions About HardiePlank Siding
HardiePlank siding, a specific type of fiber-cement siding, has quickly become one of the most popular forms of siding in…
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Replaced 21 Year Old Roof, Shutters and Put a Second Layer on Roof of Shed
K&B was one of four companies we received estimates from (all four were Angie’s List members) and we were extremely…
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Design vs. High Pressure
Homeowners want to play an active role in their remodeling projects, rather than just be “played” by a salesperson. You…
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Join The Remodeling Growth Forum
Join the Remodeling Growth Forum to hear how contractors can double the size of every job they sell with visualization…
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K & B Home Remodelers Earns Esteemed 2016 Angie’s List Super Service Award
Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service K & B Home Remodelers has earned the home service industry’s…
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Vinyl Siding: It Is What It Is
You’ve probably seen a bunch of alternatives, including the many different brands of vinyl siding. Like everything, siding evolves. And…
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How To Remodel The Outside of Your House
Here’s how you find the contractor you need and get the job you want. Contracting and contractors intimidate people. They’re…
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How To Interview A Contractor
Many people don’t ask contractors questions because they think they don’t know what to ask. Actually, you don’t need to…
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No Surprises Contracting
Be sure you and your contractor are clear on what will happen and when. When remodeling jobs go sideways, it’s…
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Choosing the best shingle + siding combination for your home
Siding and roofing isn’t exactly something you buy more than a couple times for your home. This can be quite…
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Will Fiber Cement Hold Paint Longer Than Wood?
All the fiber cement we sell comes factory-painted. That means it’s primed and painted before we ever put it on….
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How to Find a House Leak
Although water leaks often show clearly visible signs such as stains, mold, or rot, locating the source of the leak…
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Research short cut.
There’s a lot of information about siding online. Google “siding” and you’re going to see 237,000,000 search results. Seriously. If…
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5 Main Types of Doors for your Home
Doors are often an overlooked part of exterior and interior design. When people compliment your home, they often mention how…
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5 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Roof
Your roof is one of the biggest investments you will make in a home. So it makes sense to install…
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Why James Hardie?
If you have been on the hunt looking for good siding to install into your home, then you probably have…
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How Snow Can Damage Your Home
Snow is beautiful, there’s no denying that. It’s fun to watch it fall and accumulate on the ground, eager to…
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Why A Portico Is The Addition Your Home Needs
Take a look at the house above. Do you get a sense of grandeur when you view it? Perhaps the…
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What’s A Roof System?
Most people think a roof is a roof. Actually the roofing material visible on a house—the shingles—is the tip of…
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3 Reasons Why You Should Schedule an Inspection During The Spring
Spring is here! That means no more thick snow, no more intense storms, and most of all, no more staying…
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Why It is Best to Hire a Certified Contractor
In this day and age, there are several services to find “handymen”. Places like Craigslist and Task Rabbit have several…
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3 Things You Need to be Prepared For During Summer
When you think of relaxing weather, summer is usually what comes to mind. It is the time where the usually…
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When To Replace Your Gutters
A vital part of your home’s roof system is your gutters. Tasked with the responsibility for discharging runoff water to…
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Why Your Roof Needs An Inspection
Your roof tends to go through the most wear and tear out of any part of your home, as it…
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Exterior Fall Home Maintenance Tips
When it comes to roofing material options, there are several that appeal to different styles, pricepoints, and weather conditions, making…
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4 Roofing Materials Worth Recommending
When it comes to roofing material options, there are several that appeal to different styles, pricepoints, and weather conditions, making…
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DIY Roofing is Dangerous, And Here is Why
If you needed heart surgery – you wouldn’t try to perform it on yourself. If you needed a lawyer –…
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Wood and Vinyl: How they compare in Winter weather
Wood and vinyl siding are popular siding options that have been around for a long time, but that doesn’t always…
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3 Benefits of Replacing Your Old Windows
New windows can look great, and really update the look of your home. They can also boost the curb appeal…
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Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
Building a snowman, cozying up by the fire, and enjoying a warm mug of hot chocolate are some of the…
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The Best Time of the Year to Replace Your Windows
You may have noticed that your home’s windows are in need of a makeover, but you aren’t sure if now…
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How to Choose a Siding Color for Your House
Your home’s siding is crucial for protecting it from the elements. It’s the first barrier against weather and pests or…
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Fiber Cement vs. Engineered Wood Siding
Are you getting ready to do a siding project? Maybe you are thinking about which siding material/board is right for…
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Signs That You Need to Replace Your Front Door
The first thing that visitors see when they first head into your home is your front door. It’s one of…
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The Best Siding Materials for New Jersey Homes
The siding of your home is a major protector of your entire home’s exterior. Today, there are many options out…
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Home Improvement Projects You Should Leave to Professionals
It can be tempting to take on home improvement projects by yourself, especially in the summertime, when the weather is…
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Siding Maintenance: When to Clean, Paint, or Replace Your Siding
Spring cleaning for homeowners isn’t complete without a thorough look at the exterior of their house. After a winter of…
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Great Customer Experiences with Guild Quality
K&B Home Remodelers focuses on customer service and providing remodeling services that will last for years. Due to this we…
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Will New Windows Boost the Value of Your Home?
You have decided that it is time to replace the windows in your home. There are many choices to make…
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Benefits of Installing a Portico
There is no debating here; installing a portico gives your home a whole new look enhancing style and boosting its…
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Should You Repair Your Roof in the Fall?
Being towards the end of the year, even though your roof clearly needs repair, you might be wondering: should I…
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How to Prepare Your Roof for Winter Weather
A good roof is essential to keeping your home warm, dry, and safe from animals. It’s easy to take advantage…
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Choosing a New Entry Door
You may not think about it, but your front door is a part of the face of the home. It’s…
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Why Choose Fiber Cement Siding?
In your search for the perfect new siding for your home, you’ve likely come across a few different types. One…
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Deciding on Your Home’s Siding
Do you remember the saying about inner beauty? Well, in the case of house sidings, the beauty lies in both…
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5 Spring Home Maintenance Tips
Now that you’re finally able to get out of your house without covering yourself in hundreds of layers, it’s time…
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Why Hire a Professional Window Installer?
Replacing your home’s windows is one of the smartest home remodeling projects that you can undertake. Many times, the process…
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Vinyl vs. Fiberglass Windows
The windows in your home play a major role in both the functionality and aesthetics of the space. Outdated windows…
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K&B Home Remodelers on Designing Spaces Local NY
K&B Home Remodelers was just featured on a Designing Spaces Local NY segment. Check out the segment below! Contact our…
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Siding Installation and Weather
The siding on your home plays a big part in the curb appeal and functionality of your space. Good siding…
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Why You Should Hire a Pro to Install Your Windows
Window installation may seem like a DIY project, but if you’re dealing with a plethora of problems, you should leave…
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Tips for Hiring a Siding Contractor
Hiring someone to work on your home is always a stressful process. Not only are you trusting them to improve…
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Complete Fall Maintenance Checklist
In case you didn’t notice the changing leaves and pumpkin décor on everyone’s doorstep – here’s your official notice that…
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Tips for Picking a Roof Shingle
Among the best roofing materials, shingles reign supreme. However, not everyone knows that there are different shingles in the market….
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Ideal Siding Solutions for Your Home
Your home’s siding put up with a lot from the elements, from the sunlight to snowstorms. The beating can take…
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Does My Roof Need a Repair or Replacement?
Is your roof showing signs of damage? You might be pondering between opting for repair or replacement. Here are some…
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Exterior Remodeling Projects for the Spring
Soon you’ll be “goodbye winter” and “hello spring”. The harsh winter season is coming to a close and when it…
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Why a Portico Might be Right for Your Home
With the weather heating up it is the perfect time to get your custom portico built. The summer is a…
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Complete These Maintenance Tasks Before Fall is Over!
Before it’s too late and the winter weather has arrived, be sure to follow these home maintenance tips for the…
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Which Front Door is Right for Your Home?
The front door of your home sets the tone for the rest of your residence and it is an essential…
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Siding of a house covered in snow during the winter
How to Ensure Your Home’s Siding Is Ready for Winter
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5 Clues on How to Spot Sub-Contractors in Morristown NJ
Choosing the right home improvement contractor can be puzzling enough. You’ve done your due diligence, interviewed three potential contractors, and…
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Custom made portico for a home
What Is a Portico?
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Tis the Season for Ice Damming
Ice Damming can occur whenever snow accumulates on a roof for a period of time. Despite temperatures being below freezing,…
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THE FACTS ABOUT ROOF ALGAE
Drive down just about any street in Morristown, or any town in North Jersey, and you can’t miss a home…
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3D design modeling of a homes interior
How Digital Design Enhances Home Remodels
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Brand new siding installed on a home
Great Siding Options for Your Home
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roofing contractors installing new roof on a home
Make Your Roof More Durable
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How to Prepare Your Home for Summer
Keeping your home well maintained is important during all seasons, but it’s especially important during the Summe when everyone is…
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Reasons to Build a New Deck
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5 Most Popular Siding Colors in 2024
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