When made of carefully selected seasoned wood and installed properly, clapboard siding can be maintained in excellent condition for as long as a house stands. Still, cracks, warping and decay can ...

Wooden siding is a fundamental element to the decor and appearance of your home's exterior, but it also an essential protective element. The skin of your home. There are several different styles ...

House siding is like tree bark — a tough exterior skin that takes a beating to protect thinner-skinned materials inside. But there are so many sources of damage. A stray baseball puts a major league ...

Q. I have a 124-year-old house with clapboard siding, and the paint is starting to peel. One contractor says I should strip and paint when the time comes. He also said I shouldn’t replace the siding ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

Q: A ladder fell on my clapboard house, making big scratches, and in some places the gashes are 1/4-inch deep. The clapboards are painted with a solid-color latex stain. Can I paint over them? Will ...

To register for the Vintage Green workshops or to learn more about the program, go to www.indianalandmarks.org and click on the Vintage Green link.The upcoming workshop, on Saturday, focuses on ...

Q:I am trying to maintain a small house built in the 1930s. It has lapped redwood siding that is less than 1/2 inch thick with a 6-inch exposure. The siding runs under vertical boards butt-joined at ...