Siding & Wall Cladding

Step-by-step guides, tested in real houses.

A scraper lifting failed paint from wood lap siding in warm light, clean primed boards visible alongside

ExteriorExterior Painting & Staining12 min read

Wash, Scrape, Prime: The Prep That Makes Exterior Paint Last

Exterior paint prep done right: washing siding, scraping and feather-sanding failed paint, spot-priming bare wood, caulking, and reading the weather window.

Gloved hands fitting a new white trim board under a window on gray lap siding, a rotted board leaning against the wall

ExteriorExterior Trim & Accents10 min read

Replace Rotted Exterior Trim Before the Leak Reaches the Framing

A step-by-step guide to replacing rotted window and corner trim: finding the water source, choosing PVC or primed wood, flashing, and caulking.

Gloved hands unlocking a course of beige vinyl siding with a zip tool, replacement panel and hammer leaning nearby

ExteriorVinyl & Fiber Cement Siding8 min read

Fix Cracked or Blown-Off Vinyl Siding With a $6 Zip Tool

A step-by-step guide to replacing a damaged vinyl siding panel: unlocking courses with a zip tool, nailing loose for movement, and matching faded color.