Repairing a section of damaged wood siding may appear more daunting than it actually is. In many cases, the damage to the surface can be fixed and a new finish topcoat will complete the job. However, ...

When a section of wood siding is damaged, the repair may appear more daunting than it actually is. It may just require basic surface repairs and a new finish topcoat. Then again, you may find more ...

Dear Angie: When putting siding on a side-board house, should you remove the rotted boards first, even if they're just rotten on the ends? Would there be any problems with the new siding if I didn't ...

Dry rot is not inevitable but it is common on many homes, apartments and other structures with wood siding and trim. The first key to avoiding dry rot is to select quality wood. But a second vital ...

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 ...

Dear Pat: There were some drainage problems around my home (has siding), and the mudsill on top of the foundation is rotting. How can I repair the bad lumber so my house remains stable? -- Kim S. Dear ...