One hundred years ago, homes fell into two basic groups: those with wood siding and those without. The non-wood homes were either brick or stucco. The wood-sided homes were clad in a number of ...

Wood siding has been around about as long as houses have. For obvious reasons, it’s rare to find wood-sided houses more than a few centuries old, but despite its susceptibility to decay, the economy, ...

When it comes to siding for new construction or an exterior facelift, you’ll find an array of materials to choose from. Each material has advantages and drawbacks. Here’s a look at three popular ...

Q-My house has a number of windows where the putty around the glass has to be replaced. What is the best type of putty or caulking to use, and how should it be applied in order to get a smoothly ...