I have a 100+ year old 2 story house. It has some sort of composite wood lap siding (an MDF like material) and it is rotting in some places and the whole house needs painting really ...

Working time: 1 to 2 days Total time: 3 to 4 days Skill level: Intermediate Project cost: $600 to $800 (for a 16×8 foot wall) Easy to install, long-lasting and weatherproof, wood is an excellent ...

When purchasing exterior siding for a house, you can determine the amount of material to order by calculating the square footage of its exterior. The larger the house is, the more expensive exterior ...

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 ...

Is it safe to install vinyl siding? An expert on green building reports that while vinyl can be a dangerous material, there is little credible research regarding the effects of vinyl siding on humans.

Work progresses on new siding for a 100-year-old home, balancing modern materials with the building’s original character. A ...

Q. I so much enjoy reading your column in the Burlington Free Press each Saturday. My question for you is about the correct way to redo the siding on our house. Our house is a Garrison colonial style ...

Note the Rule of Three. The white windows and garage doors create contrast with the larger field of dark blue siding, while the natural wood door and shutters add a third, warmer accent color. Whether ...

In a world full of polished siding ads and big brand campaigns, it’s easy to get caught up in the promises: “Lifetime durability!” “Wood-look finishes!” “Zero maintenance!” The marketing looks great – ...