Most types of siding are relatively easy to install. If you own a miter saw, you'll find it easy to make square cuts on most types of horizontal siding. Fastening is seldom difficult; the main ...

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 ...

I have a 100+ year old 2 story house. It has some sort of composite wood lap siding (an MDF like material) and it is rotting in some places and the whole house needs painting really ...

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 ...

When installing clapboard siding, it's important to overlap all joints. Here's a way to get started that will ensure staggered joints every time. Create a pyramid effect by cutting different lengths ...

PITTSBURGH, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be an improved tool to quickly and properly drive nails when installing vinyl siding," said an inventor, from Portsmouth, R.I., "so I ...

It's always satisfying working on the exterior of your house and boosting your curb appeal with your own effort and know-how. However, unless you're an experienced contractor or inspector, chances are ...

House numbers make a big impression on how a house looks. Even a dated exterior can look more contemporary justwith a modern ...