Vinyl siding has long been popular as a home exterior covering -- it's used in one-quarter of new single-family homes being built today. Yes, some deride it as tacky or pass. Comedians have used it ...

There's nothing like a deadline to get a long-stalled project back on track. And by long-stalled, I mean nine years. It was that long ago that I began siding the shed with to give it a rustic look -- ...

Working time: 7 hours Total time: 8 hours Skill level: Intermediate to advanced Project cost: $6,000 (including labor and materials) NOTE: The beginning half of 2021 has seen an unprecedented labor ...

Q. I’m going to be building a new home, and I have to make a decision about the siding. I can afford wood shakes and love the look, but I am concerned about long-term maintenance. Vinyl siding seems ...

If you want to accentuate your home’s curb appeal and make your house more energy efficient, then it’s time you consider new vinyl siding. From cultured stone to weathered cedar shake, your friends at ...

Dear Angie: What's involved in maintaining the cedar shakes that cover my home's exterior? I've been told they should be treated every five years. What's the process and cost? -- Lynn R., Long Beach ...