Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

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 ...

No matter how your home looks inside, curb appeal matters—and not just for selling your home. Pulling up to a modem house every day will make you feel more content. Not to mention, the exterior ...

The type of siding you choose to install on your house is a big decision, and it’s often a difficult one considering there are numerous options to choose from. Things you should prioritize when ...

Stucco stayed on top of the list of primary exterior building materials for single-family houses with 27 percent of new dwellings coated in the wall covering, while vinyl siding remained in second ...

Upgrading your home’s exterior can feel both exciting and overwhelming at the same time. You picture fresh curb appeal, better energy efficiency, and maybe even a boost in resale value. How to Plan ...

Vinyl siding has lost its 25-year lead to stucco as the most popular cladding choice for newly constructed houses, while fiber cement gained ground to round out the top three exterior wall materials.

It’s one of the most popular building materials on the market: vinyl siding. Millions of homeowners choose vinyl siding because it’s affordable and long lasting, with no need to paint. Unfortunately, ...

Vinyl siding is easy to maintain, but anything exposed to the elements will need cleaning every so often. Instead of hiring ...