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...

Photoshop Redo: Layering a Ranch With Cottage Charm

A Flat Ranch “We’ve always talked about doing something to make the house look less like a straight...

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...

Selecting a Cedar Shingle

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

Patching Wood Siding

Photo by Mark Atkinson, Otto Design Whether it’s cracked, rotted, or the victim of a woodpecker’s beak, a...

How to Use Two-Part Epoxy to Fill Rotted Trim

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How To Build a Low-Maintenance Home

William Geddes Homeowners have a lot to keep on top of, which is why low-maintenance homes have become...

Photoshop Redo: Reinventing a Split-Level

Manufactured Bland Split-Levels gained ground in the 1950s due in part to a modern floor plan that offered...

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 Choose the Best Siding for Your House

The exterior of your home has a big job. Not only does it have to protect you and...

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...

Low-Maintenance Exterior Material Options for Your Home

Upgrading your home’s exterior with low-maintenance materials can shrink your to-do list and boost your curb appeal. These...

All About Exterior Paint

Exterior paint is more than cosmetic. It’s a crucial protective barrier against the elements, shielding your property from...

All About Cedar Shingles

Cedar shingles are an iconic part of coastal architecture, adding charm and character to shoreline homes. This siding...

A Newfangled Shingle

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

How To Replace Rot-Damaged Trim

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How To Remove Mildew From Siding

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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...

Enhance Your House With Fiber-Cement Siding

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How To Repair Stucco

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