After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

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 ...

Q: My new year’s resolution is to install lap siding on my home. I’ve narrowed it down to fiber cement siding because of its durability and good looks. I’m stumped, however, as to how to install it.

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

A rock spits from your lawn mower, hurtling toward the side of your house. Someone overthrows a baseball during a game of catch, striking your home. No matter how it happened, you now have a nasty ...

Dear Lisa: When they installed your vinyl siding years ago, the contractor probably told you it would never need any maintenance. This is true, but the appearance of it can certainly degrade over time ...

Vinyl siding first made a dent in the housing market of the 1960s as an inexpensive cover up that could break the cycle of repainting every few years. In the 1980s, it bypassed aluminum in popularity.

New home siding is a costly upgrade, but it can improve your home’s curb appeal instantly. The large price tag may be well worth it, given the relatively high return on investment for new siding ...

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 ...