What to Know About Stone Veneer
Stone veneer is popular on the outside of homes, as well as accenting the inside. Learn more about this decorative facing material here.
How to Choose the Best Siding for Your Cabin
Choose well, and the siding on your vacation home will give the appearance you desire, provide worry-free performance and last...
Which Exterior Renovation Adds the Most Value to a House?
Not all exterior renovation projects are created equal. These are the ones that add the most value at resale.
Exterior Home Building Materials: What To Know
Building a new home or cabin? Know the kind of design and types of exterior building materials available and the...
Homeowner’s Guide To Home Siding
The right siding enhances a home's curb appeal, bolsters its structure and increases its value. Discover the type of siding...
34 Silent Signs That Your House is Failing
Your house can't talk, but it can give you hints of failure, if you pay attention. Learn what your house...
IBSx Award Winners Highlight Modern Home Building Innovations
Game-changing home building products were front and center at the 2021 IBSx.
10 Most Common Uses for a Pressure Washer
Got a pressure washer collecting dust in your garage that you're just not sure what to use for? Here are...
Toolipedia: Vinyl Siding Removal Tool
Toolipedia: Everything you wanted to know about vinyl siding removal tools.
12 Exterior Home Trends You Can Forget About
See what's going on in exterior home trends so you can create more curb appeal for your home.
12 Tips for Bending Metal with a Bending Brake
A metal brake is the tool for bending custom metal flashing and decorative trim. Every siding contractor and most roofers...
Can You Paint Vinyl Siding?
When can you paint vinyl siding on your house? Learn these critical tips you need to know before painting vinyl...
Parts of Your Home Prone to the Most Winter Weather Damage
Knowing where your home is most vulnerable and taking precautions can save you thousands of dollars in repairs next spring.
How to Replace Vinyl Siding
A $5 tool makes the job quick and easy.
How to Clean Vinyl Siding
Techniques for cleaning tough-to-remove stains on vinyl siding, trim and gutters.
Painting Aluminum Siding
Can aluminum siding be painted?
Exterior Painting Tips and Techniques
Paint faster and better using these brushing, rolling and cutting-in techniques
A Pro-Painter’s Surprise Product for Sparkling Siding (and More)
How to clean dirt, mold and mildew off your house, your rain gutters and your resin-based patio furniture with little...
5 Most Common Caulking Mistakes
When the time comes for you to pick up that caulking gun and seal a shower or lay a new...
How to Install a Window
Two easy ways to pull out old windows and put in new wood or vinyl replacement inserts or double-hung sash...
How to Get Rid of Woodpeckers: Woodpecker Deterrents
While woodpeckers are easy on the eyes and favorites of birdwatchers, you really don't want them around your home. Woodpeckers...
10 Exterior Color Trends
The exterior color of your home is one of the most important color choices you can make. While the neighborhood,...
How to Install Vinyl Siding
Get professional-looking, watertight results with these residing techniques.
12 Trending Home Exterior Colors
When considering a new exterior color scheme for your home, there are some tried-and-true combinations that will always be in...
How to Nail Vinyl Siding Correctly
Rule #1: Let it move
How to Replace and Repair Wood Siding
Refresh your house's exterior by replacing damaged siding
Vinyl Siding Lights: How to Mount Lights Using a Vinyl Mounting Block
Mount lights on any type of vinyl or metal siding
DIY Dictionary: Drip Cap Flashing
Drip cap is an L-shaped flashing that goes over windows and doors after they're installed (but before siding is installed)...
Insulated Siding is an Easy Sell
Easier installation and extra insulation make insulated siding a no-brainer.
How to Make Shiplap Siding
With a table saw and dado blade, you can make your own shiplap siding in no time at all.