Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

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 ...

The bottom of the starter strip (the part the bottom panel hooks on to) should be at least 1 inch below the top of the foundation, but the lower the vinyl siding is installed, the better. It protects ...

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 ...

With today's storms, unpredictable weather conditions, and the status of our ever-changing economy, the concrete home concept has provided a long-term possibility for increasing a home's resiliency.

Rampant Installation Problems with Stone Siding While newer stucco installations are done quite well, the folks installing masonry veneer seem to have a lot of catching up to do on proper installation ...

In a world full of polished siding ads and big brand campaigns, it’s easy to get caught up in the promises: “Lifetime durability!” “Wood-look finishes!” “Zero maintenance!” The marketing looks great – ...

Working time: 1 to 2 days Total time: 3 to 4 days Skill level: Intermediate Project cost: $600 to $800 (for a 16×8 foot wall) Easy to install, long-lasting and weatherproof, wood is an excellent ...

Is it safe to install vinyl siding? An expert on green building reports that while vinyl can be a dangerous material, there is little credible research regarding the effects of vinyl siding on humans.