No one wants to live in a concrete bunker, “a compound,” as Salem builder Kelly Webb’s client calls the ultimate firesafe shelter. Instead, Webb is constructing a handsome, fire-hardened house with a ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

In this episode of our DIY Tiny Home Build Stories series, Danielle shares her journey of creating a rustic tiny home using ...

If you will be constructing an addition or building a new garage – or even replacing some of your existing siding materials – consider your siding options. Your house and garage are long-term ...

Vinyl siding has competition from other plastics in home construction. Building products manufacturer Alside added a new board and batten product to its portfolio of composite cladding extruded from a ...

Question: We recently made a purchase offer on a 60-year old house. When we received the “Form 17” property disclosure statement from the listing agent, we discovered that the house has “asbestos ...

Fall is the ideal time to prepare your house for winter, and that includes inspecting your siding. We talked with a siding expert about why you should address siding damage in the fall.

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...