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 ...

Regardless of the type and material, siding requires maintenance and occasional repairs. Some of these are simple, others a bit more complicated. First, it’s a good idea to thoroughly inspect your ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

What issues should you consider, in order to get a nice looking, good quality vinyl siding installation on your house? Select the right contractor. Look for one who has had lots of experience ...

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 ...

Q: Our home was built in the 1920s and is showing its age. Painting the home every 10 years is out of the question so we decided to have the vinyl siding installed. After the workers left, the home ...