No one wants to live in a concrete bunker, “a compound,” as Salem builder Kelly Webb’s client calls the ultimate firesafe shelter. Instead, Webb is constructing a handsome, fire-hardened house with a ...

A well-kept exterior can make a home look more inviting. Homeowners whose houses are looking a little drab may be considering updating their home with new stucco or siding—but what is the best type of ...

The type of siding you choose to install on your house is a big decision, and it’s often a difficult one considering there are numerous options to choose from. Things you should prioritize when ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

The moment someone builds a house, nature begins the process of destroying it. This can be a shockingly fast process, as when a natural disaster sweeps through the area and erases the house, or it can ...

On the easternmost edge of Long Island's South Fork, the weather is "unforgiving," said Montauk-based builder Jason Biondo. "The hot, the cold, the wind, the rain, the snow," detailed Biondo, who grew ...

2) Next, evaluate the local climate, as materials withstand weather conditions differently, which impacts the siding's maintenance and longevity. 3) Finally, consider your budget and determine how ...

Stucco stayed on top of the list of primary exterior building materials for single-family houses with 27 percent of new dwellings coated in the wall covering, while vinyl siding remained in second ...

The most common siding colors are generally neutral shades, earthy tones and hues of blue Vinyl is the most common type of siding for residential properties, but other options include wood, fiber ...

TurnKey Patio has established a dedicated siding division offering installation services across eight distinct material categories. The New Orleans-based contractor now provides brick siding, concrete ...

Vinyl siding advocates won another legislative battle, this time in the state of Washington, which passed a law prohibiting municipalities from banning materials approved in the state building code, ...