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 ...

Having spent over 15 years writing about technology, Lawrence has turned his eye to remodeling, smart home services, maintenance and home repair projects. He now contributes DIY, informational and ...

Vinyl siding is a very sturdy, long-lasting material. It is tough and will withstand a lot of abuse as well as look good with very little maintenance and upkeep. But if it does suffer from a crack or ...

This article was published 15/08/2004 (7025 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current. QUESTION — Your article in the Winnipeg Free Press about painting stucco raised my curiosity about ...

Vinyl siding can save a lot of hassles on a home, since it’s low-maintenance and never needs painting. But, it’s not foolproof. If your siding has started to bubble, it’s important to figure out the ...

Q: A section of new vinyl siding on our house has buckled. Can it be repaired, or should it be replaced? — ROBBY R., MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE A: Once buckled, vinyl siding is done. Fortunately, buckling is ...

A rock spits from your lawn mower, hurtling toward the side of your house. Someone overthrows a baseball during a game of catch, striking your home. No matter how it happened, you now have a nasty ...

Vinyl siding consists of two layers of strong, flexible material, installed over foam insulation. This prevents moisture from seeping into the house, but also reduces the transfer of heat through the ...

Q: I have a shed with fiber cement siding that is disintegrating a few inches around the bottom. The rest is in good shape. We previously replaced half a panel, using bent metal channel and caulk, ...