When made of carefully selected seasoned wood and installed properly, clapboard siding can be maintained in excellent condition for as long as a house stands. Still, cracks, warping and decay can ...

Q. I have a 124-year-old house with clapboard siding, and the paint is starting to peel. One contractor says I should strip and paint when the time comes. He also said I shouldn’t replace the siding ...

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 ...

Maintaining an old house's original wood clapboards is one of the major components of a successful restoration. It's usually not a difficult thing to do. In most cases, you should be able to make spot ...

To register for the Vintage Green workshops or to learn more about the program, go to www.indianalandmarks.org and click on the Vintage Green link.The upcoming workshop, on Saturday, focuses on ...

Q:I am trying to maintain a small house built in the 1930s. It has lapped redwood siding that is less than 1/2 inch thick with a 6-inch exposure. The siding runs under vertical boards butt-joined at ...

Siding on North Shore homes carries more responsibility than simple appearance. Exterior cladding acts as a first barrier against wind off the ocean, driving rain, snow, and temperature swings that ...