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 ...

There's nothing like a deadline to get a long-stalled project back on track. And by long-stalled, I mean nine years. It was that long ago that I began siding the shed with to give it a rustic look -- ...

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 ...

Wood composite (also known as engineered wood) siding, made with scrap wood and a resin binder, creates a natural wood appearance at a lower cost than wood. Unlike wood, composite wood siding doesn’t ...

Unlike wood, composite wood siding doesn’t require regular staining or painting and can be easily cleaned with soap and water. The durable material lasts 20-30 years, and resists rot, warping, and ...

As one of the most pivotal architectural elements of a home, exterior siding can dramatically influence curb appeal and, perhaps more significantly, shape the character of your dwelling. With a ...

If you want your home’s cedar siding to live up to its reputation for longevity and decay resistance, make sure it’s treated or stained properly and checked periodically. Left untreated, cedar shakes ...