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 ...

Certain types of siding can actually bring you a higher return on investment than you initially spent on the materials. These ...

The exterior of your home faces a ceaseless barrage of threats from the hot sun, strong winds, precipitation in all its forms, and the bitter winter cold. As such, your house siding must be strong and ...

Regardless of the type and material, siding requires maintenance and occasional repairs. Some of these are simple, others a bit more complicated. First, it’s a good idea to thoroughly inspect your ...

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 ...

Q The underground sprinkling system of our new home sprayed on two windows and the siding. There are no yellow or orange iron deposits, just white water spots. What can I use to clean them? — J.R., ...

After a long hard winter, clean siding is a quick and affordable way to brighten up your house exterior. Just make sure that you choose an appropriate cleaning method that won't harm your siding, yet ...

Dear Lisa: When they installed your vinyl siding years ago, the contractor probably told you it would never need any maintenance. This is true, but the appearance of it can certainly degrade over time ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson finishes a tiny house with siding and roofing for protection and a polished exterior.

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 ...