James Hardie Blog

The holiday season is in full swing! The lights have been hung, the presents have been wrapped, and the cocoa is hot.

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Gathering with friends and family to enjoy a laugh, a football game, and of course, a bountiful feast is something everyone can be thankful for this time of year.

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Since the 1890’s, the James Ord Block has served as a historic town center in Medfield, Mass. The four-story building is architecturally distinctive from neighboring buildings because of its unusual and massive gambrel roofline, known for its upper shallow slope and lower steep roof.

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​This Father’s Day, soak up the Sunday by giving a shout out to the father or father-figure in your life. Whether it’s your dad, your stepdad, your grandpa, or your hubby—he deserves a hearty pat on the back, and there’s no better day than today.

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Mom, mama, mum—whatever you call her, just be sure you do on May 14.  It’s Mother’s Day, the perfect day to thank your mom—and all the moms you know—for all they do. Whether it’s your mom, your grandmother, your sister or your friend, it’s the day to recognize one of the most difficult, selfless, rewarding jobs in the world, motherhood.

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The United States makes up less than 5 percent of the population on earth, yet we easily consume over 30 percent of its resources, according to Sierra Club. Instead of feeling paralyzed by this sobering statistic, on April 22, let it inspire action.

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It’s St. Paddy’s Day and there’s no better time to raise a glass to the color green— green shamrocks, green beer and green garb to ward off persistent pinchers. March 17th is a day filled with the vibrant color, which makes it the ideal time to showcase James Hardie’s emerald-inspired home siding hues. 

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In the U.S., women make up about 9 percent of the construction industry, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this national trend seems to ring true, too. “Sitting in a [construction industry] meeting, you quickly realize there are so many more men in the room,” says Masha Romer, James Hardie Building Products Metro Representative. “You catch yourself scanning the room for women—we’re rare.” 

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To singer-songwriter Holly Williams, there’s nothing more important than creating a welcoming home full of warmth and history—a space where creativity thrives and children can play. 

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Ring in 2017 with a bang! Out with the old—2016 we’re looking at you—and in with a shiny, new year that’s bursting with fresh energy. Every year there’s a slew of lessons learned, but you can’t deny it feels good to look ahead to what’s next. So don your sequins, sip champagne and make resolutions that—like the fresh snow—may just stick. 

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