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 ...

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 ...

Vinyl siding is a popular choice of homeowners for a lot of reasons. It's durable, low-maintenance, and resistant to weather damage. It also comes in a wide range of colors and styles, which makes it ...

The beauty of vinyl siding is more than skin-deep. It can boost a home's curb appeal, last 50 years or more with little maintenance, and protect a house from costly damage caused by moisture and ...

Installing vinyl siding is a big project, but it is accessible to people who have basic carpentry skills. And there’s a powerful cost incentive to handle an installation yourself. According to ...

Vinyl siding has competition from other plastics in home construction. Building products manufacturer Alside added a new board and batten product to its portfolio of composite cladding extruded from a ...

You can paint vinyl siding if it's in good condition, but a successful outcome depends on proper preparation and the paint you use. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are ...

New home siding is a costly upgrade, but it can improve your home’s curb appeal instantly. And the large price tag may be well worth it, given the relatively high return on investment for new siding ...

Siding manufacturers overall saw a record year in 2021, driven by new construction and strong demand for repair-and-remodel projects with extruders of vinyl products gaining a bit of ground — er, wall ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...