Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

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 ...

Wood siding: Virtually every house built in New England before World War II has wood siding. It could be clapboards, cedar shingles, or something called shiplap, which resembles clapboards. There are ...

As one of the most pivotal architectural elements of a home, exterior siding can dramatically influence curb appeal and, perhaps more significantly, shape the character of your dwelling. With a ...

There’ s a very good chance you own something made of wood that’ s exposed to the weather. It might be a fence, a deck, a ...

Dear Jerry: I have read your column in the Democrat and Chronicle for years and was wondering if I could get your thoughts on vinyl versus aluminum versus wood replacement trim. The house was built in ...