The siding you choose for your home has to look good — that’s a given. But it also has to protect it from the elements, and those vary depending on your location and climate zone. Most siding ...

A well-kept exterior can make a home look more inviting. Homeowners whose houses are looking a little drab may be considering updating their home with new stucco or siding—but what is the best type of ...

The problems with "EIFS" begin when you cut a hole in the product, to install windows or doors or to allow for outside plumbing such as hose spigots or water lines for sprinkler systems. If the holes ...

Joseph Ponessa had some thoughts about stucco that I want to share with you. Ponessa is professor emeritus of housing, indoor environment, and health at Rutgers Cooperative Extension. He got in touch ...

Stucco is one of the most popular exterior finishes for homes. It's an attractive, low-maintenance and fire-resistant sheathing. But, like any building product, it's only as good as its application.

Joseph Ponessa had some thoughts about stucco that I want to share with you. Ponessa is professor emeritus of housing, indoor environment, and health at Rutgers Cooperative Extension. He got in touch ...