Energy-Efficient Siding: How to Choose Materials for Reducing Heating and Cooling Costs

The exterior envelope of your home plays a crucial role in determining energy consumption and utility costs. Among...

Choosing Sides

When you think about it, it’s rather odd to cover a building with an organic substance whose nature...

Complete Siding Installation Guide: Step-by-Step Process from Preparation to Finishing

The installation of exterior siding represents one of the most significant investments in residential construction and renovation, directly...

Why Is My Paint Peeling?

This Old House painter John Dee calls his neighbors Robert and Andrea Bowler “the epitome of diligent homeowners.”...

How To Repair Board-and-Batten Siding: A Comprehensive Guide

Board-and-batten siding is a popular choice for homeowners seeking a rustic, charming exterior. However, this type of siding—like...

Everything to Know About Vinyl Siding

Have you ever driven by a home with a beautiful exterior and wondered what the secret is? Often,...

How to Use Two-Part Epoxy to Fill Rotted Trim

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All About Exterior Stain

iStock Spring is the perfect time to refresh and protect outdoor woodwork from winter’s damage and applying exterior...

Selecting a Cedar Shingle

Selecting the right shingle to re-side a once magnificent Shingle-style house is every bit as important a decision...

How To Repair Stucco

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How To Replace Rot-Damaged Trim

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Photoshop Redo: Rebalancing a Boxy Split-Level

Unbalanced Front Out the back of his 1977 split-level in Manhattan, KS, homeowner Aaron Harries has a magnificent...

Fire-Resistant Roofing and Siding

As wildfires become increasingly common, fire-resistant roofing and siding have evolved from luxury to necessity for many homeowners....

How to Patch Wood Siding

Project details Skill 3 out of 5ModerateRemoving and replacing siding without damaging adjacent boards requires meticulousness Cost $20...

How To Repair Water-Damaged Siding

Water-damaged siding is a significant concern, causing homeowners to understandably fear extensive and costly repairs. However, in many...

A Newfangled Shingle

As Yankees, we have a fondness for the tried and true — tried meaning “traditional,” and true meaning...

Bleaching Oil for Aged Cedar Shingles

Q: “I just had my garage sided with white cedar shingles. I want them to turn a lovely...

All About Siding: A Comprehensive Guide

David Yellen Siding is your home’s first line of defense against the elements, much like bark on a...

Enhance Your House With Fiber-Cement Siding

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How To Choose the Best Siding for a House

Photo by Claudia Jepsen Your home’s exterior not only protects you from the elements but adds to your...

Siding Trends and Solutions

Protect and beautify your home with the latest siding trends, materials, and installation techniques. From vinyl to fiber cement, explore options that enhance curb appeal and weather resistance. Learn how to maintain your siding and choose designs that reflect your personal style while ensuring durability.