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 ...

Q. My question for you is about the correct way to redo the siding on our house. Our house is a Garrison colonial style built in 1985. I like the look of the traditional wood siding with canyon gray ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Q. I live in a development where we all have separate houses. Each house is covered with beveled cedar wood lap siding that splits for no reason. Our maintenance committee insists that all split ...

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 ...