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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Repair Board-and-Batten Siding
Three durable water-table trim options to guard against rot
How to Patch Wood Siding
TOH general contractor shows how to handle fragile clapboards to make a seamless exterior repair
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.
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.
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.
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.
Patching Wood Siding
For great results, handle those fragile clapboards with care
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.
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.