My longtime friend and pharmacist had a scare at his 15-year-old home not too long ago: After he noticed water leaking inside during a driving rainstorm, he discovered wet spots on the interior walls, ...

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 ...

Homeowners who have synthetic stucco siding that is failing and suspect it is a Dryvit Systems Inc. product have until Sept. 3 to avoid being bound to a class action lawsuit the company joined to ...

Owners of homes that have synthetic stucco, or “EIFS” exterior siding, may be affected by a class action lawsuit settlement involving Dryvit, a major manufacturer of the product. Exterior insulation ...

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.

There are many reasons to update your siding: It’s aged out; you want better energy efficiency; or it doesn’t fit your taste. Fortunately, there is a wide variety of options available to you, and ...

There are many reasons to update your siding: It’s aged out; you want better energy efficiency; or it doesn’t fit your taste. Fortunately, there is a wide variety of options available to you, and ...

There are many reasons to update your siding: It's aged out; you want better energy efficiency; or it doesn't fit your taste. Fortunately, there is a wide variety of options available to you, and ...

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.