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 ...

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 ...

The bottom of the starter strip (the part the bottom panel hooks on to) should be at least 1 inch below the top of the foundation, but the lower the vinyl siding is installed, the better. It protects ...

Choosing vinyl siding for your home has a number of benefits like energy savings, durability, reduced noise and a variety of style options. Since it is such a versatile option for homeowners -- one ...

Samcraft is a channel focused on educating and inspiring others through experiences from running a small business since 2018. In this video, I demonstrate how to install a new window in a structure ...

Man cutting vinyl flooring plank during installation over moisture barrier - SimpleBen.CNX/Shutterstock Vinyl flooring has been a game changer for DIYers, with ever ...

I have a 100+ year old 2 story house. It has some sort of composite wood lap siding (an MDF like material) and it is rotting in some places and the whole house needs painting really ...

PITTSBURGH, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be an improved tool to quickly and properly drive nails when installing vinyl siding," said an inventor, from Portsmouth, R.I., "so I ...

Q-Recently I had vinyl siding installed on my home. Since then I have been told that dampness will gather behind the vinyl and rot the wood parts of the home. Is this true? A-This is a controversial ...