Q-We are getting ready to install some plain beveled wood siding on a room addition project. As you can see from the photos, we live next to the ocean. We are afraid of stains. What kind of nails do ...

Dear James: We live by a pond, and the weather stays humid. I plan to replace some wood siding myself and don’t want nail rust stains. How should I do it this time? — Daryl C. Dear Daryl: Rust stains ...

Q. I’m getting bids on a new roof and some of the roofers want to use a nail gun to install the shingles. Is this a good idea? I’ve also heard stories about inferior galvanized nails that don’t hold ...