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9 Things to Consider Before Installing a Fence

By Melissa James, The Exterior Enthusiast / August 25, 2023

Installing a fence is a significant investment that requires many decisions and considerations along the way. From materials, styles, colors and heights, to property-lines, utilities, and HOA rules, it can quickly become overwhelming. Check out these considerations to think about before you embark on a fencing project.

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14 Home Exterior Features We Love

By Melissa James, The Exterior Enthusiast / February 14, 2022

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, I’ve put together a list of 14 exterior features I love and that Quality Built can install for you.

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Spring Checklist for Your Home Exterior

By Melissa James, The Exterior Enthusiast / February 28, 2019

Daffodils!! Have you spotted them yet? I’ve seen them blooming around my Yorktown neighborhood since mid-February. Whether it was the groundhog’s prediction of an early spring, or just the fact that Hampton Roads had no major snowfall this winter, it’s clear that sprin…

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Top 10 Mistakes Tidewater Homeowners Make

By Melissa James, The Exterior Enthusiast / April 2, 2018

After more than 20 years improving home exteriors across Hampton Roads, Quality Built Exteriors has seen it all. I asked owner Mike Reedy about the most common mistakes he’s encountered from customers—so you can avoid these same missteps.
1. Waiting until a problem hits

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On the Fence? Benefits of Vinyl v. Wood

By Melissa James, The Exterior Enthusiast / February 9, 2018

Good fences make more than good neighbors—they make good sense! From keeping pets and toddlers in, to keeping stray animals and prowlers out, installing a backyard fence is a lifestyle investment. While chain-link and split-rail are the cheapest options, vinyl and wood…

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10 Lively Home Improvements for the Dead of Winter

By Melissa James, The Exterior Enthusiast / January 8, 2018

The trees are bare, the holiday decorations are back in storage, and the grass has faded to a depressing yellow. No wonder we call it the “dead of winter”—and for many homeowners, this is the time of year when curb appeal seems like a hopeless cause.
But you don’t have…

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