As one of the most pivotal architectural elements of a home, exterior siding can dramatically influence curb appeal and, perhaps more significantly, shape the character of your dwelling. With a ...

Vinyl siding came in second again to stucco among the primary types of exterior wall materials put on new U.S. single-family houses in 2020. Even though the number of houses built increased to 912,000 ...

Whether your home embodies the charm of a modern farmhouse or the quaintness of a cozy cottage, here’s what you should know about the 11 top categories of exterior siding. How to Choose the Right ...

Q:We have a ranch home in the Bay Area and over the years we've replaced some of the exterior siding with plywood. When we did this work, waterproof paper was installed beneath the plywood. The ...

Insulating exterior walls with new insulation in a hidden wall cavity during an upgrade is challenging. Insulating outside walls cavities with injection foam shows promise as one solution. It’s not ...

Q: What kind of inexpensive exterior wall siding can I install on top of the painted roll roofing that’s above the two doors of my garage? What’s there now has lasted two decades, but needs replacing.

Our homes wear siding like a winter coat, bundled up in cedar-check plaids or vinyl stripes to withstand the weather. And when that overcoat is looking tattered — whether your home is clad in 100-year ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Q What’s your recommendation for boosting wall insulation? I’m planning to remove all old wood siding and wall sheathing, all existing insulation, then add new insulation from the outside, new ...