Homebuilders are turning the siding industry on its head. Contractors and architects are breathing new life into vertical board-and-batten siding. Long a staple on old farmhouses and some niche styles ...

Century-old farmhouses made the most of timber, brick and other natural materials, whether collected nearby or brought by railcar in a kit. New homes borrow classic farmhouse characteristics of ...

Old farmhouses have a charm you can’t fake — but they also come with quirks that eat through your budget fast. The good news is, you don’t have to spend thousands to make one look well cared for and ...