Exterior Trim

PVC trim looks and cuts like wood and it lasts forever, but there are a few special installation techniques you need to know about to install it…

Renew your garage door. Replace rotted trim with rot-free solid vinyl trim. Install a new door bottom seal. And clean up a rusty track.

Picking the best glue for a DIY project can be overwhelming since there are dozens of choices. In this story, we answer the question of what…

Clean both easy-to-remove and tough stains from vinyl siding quickly and easily with these simple techniques.

Ladder stabilizers mount on extension ladders, and are essential for working around windows, eaves and high walls when painting, siding or doing…

You can add a spacious, airy outdoor porch to your home. We'll show you everything you need to complete the project yourself, including how…

A binding, sticking storm door will eventually cause more damage if it’s not repaired. Here’s how to diagnose the problem and make the door hang…

Peeling paint on the siding outside of a bathroom can mean there's a problem with bathroom humidity. It's a problem that must be fixed right…

Vinyl siding will pop and crackle with every change of sunlight and temperature if nailed incorrectly. Here's how to fix the problem if you…

About half the cost of a fiber cement siding job is labor, so you can save thousands of dollars by installing it yourself. In this article,…

Wrap the soffits and fascias on your home with prefinished aluminum and you'll never have to scrape, prime or paint those roof edges again. New…

A good exterior painting job will extend the life of your siding and trim and increase the value of your house. Learn the best techniques for…

We'll walk through the steps needed to install a bow window, which will give your room a lot of natural light and a spacious feel. The new…

Nail holes in aluminum and vinyl siding are tough to repair without replacing the entire piece, but a squirt of color-matched caulk from a…

We'll show you how to install stone facing on your house. This do-it-yourself alternative to real brick and stone doesn't require a brick ledge.…

New or replacement windows can be made completely watertight with just a little extra effort by properly installing the sill pan, house wrap and…

Roof and soffit vents reduce cooling costs in summer, prevents ice dams in the winter, extend the life of your shingles and prevent mildew and…

Modular construction and inexpensive materials make this shed easy to build and easy to afford. We'll show you how to build this shed and…