Installing vinyl siding is a big project, but it is accessible to people who have basic carpentry skills. And there’s a powerful cost incentive to handle an installation yourself. According to ...

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

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 ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...

Q: I need to install a deck ledger board against a house with wood lap siding. Soon I’ll be doing the same on a brick home. What is the proper way to install flashing so I don’t get any leaks where ...

James Hardie lap siding is great product, but it only performs as well as it's installed. I've heard several complaints about this product from various home buyers, mostly anecdotal evidence about how ...