A home’s exterior is its most visible promise—a declaration of shelter and stability. It is the first line of defense, a ...

No one wants to live in a concrete bunker, “a compound,” as Salem builder Kelly Webb’s client calls the ultimate firesafe shelter. Instead, Webb is constructing a handsome, fire-hardened house with a ...

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 type of siding you choose to install on your house is a big decision, and it’s often a difficult one considering there are numerous options to choose from. Things you should prioritize when ...

The moment someone builds a house, nature begins the process of destroying it. This can be a shockingly fast process, as when a natural disaster sweeps through the area and erases the house, or it can ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

On the easternmost edge of Long Island's South Fork, the weather is "unforgiving," said Montauk-based builder Jason Biondo. "The hot, the cold, the wind, the rain, the snow," detailed Biondo, who grew ...

Stucco stayed on top of the list of primary exterior building materials for single-family houses with 27 percent of new dwellings coated in the wall covering, while vinyl siding remained in second ...

The most common siding colors are generally neutral shades, earthy tones and hues of blue Vinyl is the most common type of siding for residential properties, but other options include wood, fiber ...

Vinyl siding came in second again to stucco among the primary types of exterior wall materials put on new U.S. single-family houses in 2020. Even though the number of houses built increased to 912,000 ...

TurnKey Patio has established a dedicated siding division offering installation services across eight distinct material categories. The New Orleans-based contractor now provides brick siding, concrete ...