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 ...

Shou sugi ban, also known as Yakisugi, is an 18th-century traditional Japanese wood-burning technique that enhances the wood's durability and aesthetic appeal by burning it so the outside is charred, ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

A common exterior that numerous houses have is siding. To clean this section, many people use a power washer. While popular, there are some siding materials that can't handle this cleaning pressure, ...

Vinyl siding is one of the most affordable siding choices, which may be why it’s the most popular. Consumer Reports recently conducted its first siding test in more than a decade. They looked at 14 ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

The most common siding colors are generally neutral shades, earthy tones and hues of blue Vinyl is the most common type of siding for residential properties, but other options include wood, fiber ...

Replacing old or damaged siding on your house with new siding can add curb appeal to your home, make it more energy efficient and improves your chances of selling it fast and at a higher price. Dave ...

I have a 100+ year old 2 story house. It has some sort of composite wood lap siding (an MDF like material) and it is rotting in some places and the whole house needs painting really ...