Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Regardless of the type and material, siding requires maintenance and occasional repairs. Some of these are simple, others a bit more complicated. First, it’s a good idea to thoroughly inspect your ...

Dear James: We live by a pond, and the weather stays humid. I plan to replace some wood siding myself and don’t want nail rust stains. How should I do it this time? — Daryl C. Dear Daryl: Rust stains ...

Certain types of siding can actually bring you a higher return on investment than you initially spent on the materials. These ...

Dear Jerry: We recently had trees cut down that were too close to the house. Now I'm noticing that the wood clapboards on the exterior siding on the front of the house are curling up and the nails are ...

Having previously experienced the allure of wood cladding in their Aspen home, the Martinos chose to go with the same aesthetic for their lake house. The main challenge was to find a natural wood ...

Q: We had aluminum siding removed in late spring 2021 and found most of the wood siding underneath was good. We replaced some and had the house painted. But the paint is already peeling — mostly on ...

Safety first! When sawing fiber-cement siding, be sure to wear a dust mask and eye protection. And protecting your ears from the noise produced by power tools is always a good idea. Fiber-cement ...

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 ...