Author Archives: Leo Bender

About Leo Bender

Leo has been a contractor since 2003, specializing in: roofing, siding, general contracting (GC) and residential remodeling. Leo is also a Certified HVAC, Oil & Gas Heating Technician/Installer. In addition to roofing and remodeling, Leo is passionate about Solar, green building and energy conservation, so a lot of my time and energy goes to installing energy efficient heating and cooling systems.

2023 Cost To Replace Wood Siding

Typical Cost To Install Wood / Cedar Siding
Low
$10,779
Average
$13,010
High
$15,650
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Wood Siding Prices

Wood Siding Cost Quickly estimate how much it will cost to install real wood siding on your house. Alternatively consider installing engineered wood siding. While its not significantly cheaper than real wood, it requires less maintenance and there is a much greater variety of style and color options available. If… Read more »

2023 LP Siding vs Hardie – Prices, Pros & Cons, Reviews

Typical Cost To Install Wood / Cedar Siding
Low
$10,779
Average
$13,010
High
$15,650
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Hardie Board vs LP Smartside

Many homeowners looking for a top quality house siding debate between installing LP Smartside vs Hardie. While LP Smart siding is a relative newcomer to the residential siding market, its popularity across the US is growing very fast. In fact, many faithful Hardy Board siding homeowners, contractors and builders have… Read more »

2023 Average Labor Cost To Paint A Room

Typical Cost To Install Wood / Cedar Siding
Low
$10,779
Average
$13,010
High
$15,650
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Average Cost To Paint A Room

On average, homeowners spend $300-420 or $2.5-3.5 per square foot to paint a 10×12 room. This does NOT include ceilings, baseboards, trim, or wall repair. Quickly estimate your total cost to paint a single room of any size, including professional labor and materials. How Much Does It Cost To Paint… Read more »

2023 Ceiling Drywall Repair Cost, Options, Pros & Cons

Typical Cost To Install Wood / Cedar Siding
Low
$10,779
Average
$13,010
High
$15,650
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Ceiling Water Damage Repair Cost

On average it costs $500-900 to do a professional ceiling drywall repair: water leaks, drywall damage, and other small problems. Sometimes cracks and stains that become visible on the ceiling can be signs of more extensive and costly problems, such as structural or water damage. The longer you wait to… Read more »

7 Tips To Choose The Best Furnace In 2023

Typical Cost To Install Wood / Cedar Siding
Low
$10,779
Average
$13,010
High
$15,650
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best house furnace

Do you have an old, inefficient home furnace that needs to be replaced? When choosing a forced air furnace it is important to consider your home size, device placement, heating costs, and energy efficiency. Use these tips to buy the best furnace that will provide comfortable heat for years to… Read more »