Siding & Wall Cladding
Upgrade curb appeal and exterior protection with expert siding guides. Explore material options, design styles, installation tips, and cladding care
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.
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.
Stain Wood Siding Before It Grays and Starts to Split
A step-by-step guide to washing, brightening, and staining cedar or pine lap siding, plus how to choose between semi-transparent and solid stain.
Replace Damaged Lap Siding Boards So the Patch Disappears
A step-by-step guide to swapping rotted lap siding boards: zip-cutting hidden nails, freeing the course above, priming all six sides, and matching nail lines.
Repoint Crumbling Mortar Joints Before Water Gets Behind Them
A step-by-step guide to repointing brick: raking joints to full depth, matching mortar strength and color, packing in layers, and striking the finish.
Patch Cracked Stucco in Three Coats and Match the Texture
A step-by-step guide to repairing damaged stucco: cutting back loose material, new lath and paper, scratch and brown coats, and matching the finish texture.
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.