It's summer time, and millions of American homeowners are out in the hot sun, sweating over (and perhaps swearing about) having to repaint their house yet again. Blistering heat and frigid temperatures wreak havoc on a home's wood exterior. If you've had enough of spending your precious summer hours on a ladder, perhaps it's time to consider some home improvements on the outside of your house, rather than the inside! Here's a bit about some of today's most popular options.-- Brickface: Real brick masonry can cost a veritable fortune, and in today's economy that's not a very pleasant prospect. Brickfacing allows homeowners to get a professional brick-like appearance for their home at a fraction of the cost and with all kinds of color options.How it works: A cement-like material is applied in several layers to the side of the house and is hand-troweled, hand-sculpted, and etched to resemble a brick
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