How to Paint Weathered Wood201
Learn how to fix worn out wood on the exterior of a home before painting. Get tips to repair rot and the best techniques for painting worn wood.
Is Vapor Barrier Needed in Crawl Space?
I recently bought a home built in 1991. It is a fine home that sits on a hill. I discovered that there is no vapor barrier …
Avoid Roof Repair Scams: 3 Things to Look Out For
Beware of the roof repair scams. High-pressure, high-panic pitches that evolve from unsolicited calls or scheduled visits by …
All About Decorative Exterior Glass Doors
Decorative exterior glass doors are one of the ways to enhance the curb appeal of your home. Find out what to look for when …
How to Hang Your American Flag and Let Freedom Fly for the 4th of July69
Learn the rules and etiquette for properly handling and flying the American flag. Here are few things to keep in mind when …
Gutter Cleaning Tips to Avoid Major Repairs
Fall home improvement projects can be simple to complete. Regular gutter cleaning is the single most important key to avoiding …
Boral Formula Uses Fly Ash Polymers for Impressive Durability
New technologies in the manufacture of faux wood siding and stone products have made these classic materials available at a …
In Salty Air, Is a Synthetic Porch Railing Better Than Wood?
I have an oceanfront home. My porch rail is made from wood that isn't holding up well. Should I replace it with wood, or a …
How Do I Fix Crumbling Mortar in Brick Columns?
My house was built in 1900. The porch deck and the portion of the house above it are supported by a column of bricks. My …
3 Low-Maintenance, Synthetic Building Materials to Invest In
You don't have to use real wood to get a wood look for your home's exterior. In fact, using wood alternatives will cut way down …
Grayne Offers the Beauty of Natural Cedar Siding with None of the Maintenance
Natural cedar siding is beautiful, but susceptible to water absorption that causes cupping and curling. Grayne is the first-ever …
How to Clean Moss from Wood
I want to repaint my porch floor and steps. The steps are wood, and have some moss growing on them, which I need to clean off …
Green Facade: Can-Do, Energy-Saving Upgrades for Your Home’s Exterior
If you're interested in giving your home an eco-friendly makeover from the outside in, three great places to start would be your …
Awnings: Having Their Day in the Sun
They’ve always been functional. But for the first time in decades, awnings are regaining popularity as a sources of …
How Do I Replace Missing Craftsman Exterior Trim?
I recently purchased a 1934 home in Baltimore that features Craftsman details, including the trim that runs along the entire …
Porches: a New Take on an Old Tradition
The porch is making a comeback, with homeowners and builders rediscovering the appeal and possibility of space that merges the …
Foundry Siding Combines the Beauty of Cedar with the Durability of Vinyl
What if you could give your home the curb appeal of cedar without the intensive maintenance needs and other pitfalls of wood? …
How to Remove Artillery Fungus From Vinyl Siding1K+
How do I remove artillery fungus on white vinyl siding?
How to Repair Leaking Window in Vinyl Siding267
What's the best way to repair a leaking window on a home that's surrounded by vinyl siding? Water only comes in during …
The Return of the Great American Porch
According to recent Census data, front porches are experiencing renewed popularity in home construction and American …
Cutting Faux Stone Veneer
I have a floor-to-ceiling faux stone veneer fireplace. We were thinking about trying to cut off the portion of the stone from …
Paint Asbestos Siding
We recently experienced a significant hail storm with hail as large as golf balls. My asbestos siding has had the paint damaged …
Hardie Plank: How to Attach to Siding85
I have Hardie Plank on my home, and I would like to hang a decorative wall hanging to one of the walls of my screened porch. …
“Green” Options for Exterior Siding?
Hello! I have a 32-year-old two-story (story-and-a-half) house with crumbling composition siding that needs to be replaced. …
Add Curb Appeal with Accents from the Fypon Stone and Timber Collection
Fypon Stone and Timber accents add beautiful, durable curb appeal to home exteriors. Fypon Stone and Timber accents are made of …