Siding Maintenance

Our siding maintenance tips can help you keep your home cost efficient, safe & cozy.

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How to Harden Your Home Against Wildfire

General contractor Tom Silva meets with a homeowner and improves her home’s fire resistance with the help of a fire-hardening contractor.
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How to Clean Vinyl Siding

This Old House painter Mauro Henrique covers the basics of using a power washer to clean exterior vinyl siding.

Low-Maintenance Exterior Material Options for Your Home

Discover modern decking, fencing, siding, and trim materials that combine minimal maintenance with maximum curb appeal.
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How To Build a Low-Maintenance Home

There’s no such thing as a maintenance-free house, but there are ways to decrease your regular maintenance. Here's what you need to know.
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How to Choose the Best Siding for a House

This guide will help you navigate the different siding materials on the market today, their benefits, and other things to keep in mind when planning a siding project.
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How To Remove Mildew From Siding Safely and Effectively

Cleaning mildew off your house the right way is safer and more effective than using bleach. Follow our guide to remove mildew from siding.
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How to Repair Board-and-Batten Siding

Three durable water-table trim options to guard against rot
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How to Patch Wood Siding

TOH general contractor shows how to handle fragile clapboards to make a seamless exterior repair
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How to Use Two-Part Epoxy to Fill Rotted Trim

Two-part epoxy is a smart, easy-to-use option when rot affects your exterior trim. Learn how to apply it from the This Old House experts.
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How to Replace Rot-Damaged Trim

In this guide, we provide a step-by-step guide for DIYers on how to replace rot-damaged exterior trim on your home.
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A Step by Step Guide to Repairing Damaged or Cracked Stucco

In this guide, we walk you through how to patch cracked or damaged stucco to prevent further damage and restore a smooth finish.
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Step by Step Guide To Removing and Patching Wood Siding

Rotting or cracked clapboard? Learn the tools and techniques for a careful wood siding patch job so you can keep water damage at bay.
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Patching Wood Siding

For great results, handle those fragile clapboards with care
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How To Replace Corner Boards in a few Simple Steps

Corner boards frame the edges of your house, and are important parts of protecting your siding. Read how to replace worn or damage corner boards in our guide.
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How To Repair Water-Damaged Siding

Learn the steps to fix water-damaged siding. Discover how to identify issues, replace boards, and prevent future damage.