Siding Installation & Repair

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4 Types of House Siding

Siding can protect your home and give it a new look.

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How to Remove Black Spots on Vinyl Siding

What do you do when tiny black spots start appearing on your siding?

Mildew growth on light colored vinyl siding.
Cleaning Vinyl Siding

You'll have to soak the walls.

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Install Siding on a Dormer

The main challenge is calculating the angle of your roof.

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How to Eliminate Bees Living in Exterior Siding

During summer, a top priority of most home owners is to eliminate bees from the yard and property.

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How to Cut an Opening in Lap Siding

To install a window, you must first create an opening.

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Green Detergent for Your Pressure Washer

Harsh chemicals in pressure washers can harm plants.

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Repairing Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding is somewhat fragile so repairs are common.

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Repairing Wood Siding

Wood siding can last for generations with proper care.

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How to Paint Steel Siding

Save money by painting it yourself.

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Consider Installing Vinyl Shake Siding

Vinyl shake siding is also known as cedar vinyl siding.

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Fiber Cement Shingles FAQ

Fiber cement shingles are types of shingles that have been used on all types of homes.

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Tips to Prepare for Painting Vinyl Siding

Focus on preparation for a job well done.

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5 Vinyl Siding Types

Understand the different vinyl siding options.

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Pressure Washer Cleaning Tips for Siding

The pressure washer simplifies the job but can cause damage.

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Replace Vinyl Siding on a Budget

You can replace vinyl siding for only a small cost.

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Clean Aluminum Siding the Green Way

Be a mean, green, cleaning machine.

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How to Repair Corrugated Metal Siding

Corrugated metal siding is something that is built to last.

Dormer windows
How to Install Flashing on Windows with Vinyl Siding

Use flashing to protect your window investment.

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How to Build a Plywood Table

It's one of the most basic pieces of furniture you can make.

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How to Repair Cedar Shake Siding

Follow these steps to repair cedar shake siding.

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How to Install Metal Siding

Create a new look and protection for your home's exterior.

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How to Find Discount Vinyl Siding Products and Services

Discount vinyl siding can be found in many different places.

Best Liquid Cleaners for Vinyl Siding

Common household products are great options.

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How to Repair Wood Panel Siding

Wood panel siding offers an attractive, natural appearance.

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How to Fix Holes in Steel Siding

Steel siding is an excellent choice for exterior protection.

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What is the best way to remove paint from vinyl siding?

If you're hoping to remove paint from vinyl siding, there's a way to do it. Perhaps you lucked out and found previously-used siding at a recycling center and are hoping to return it to its original color. If it's already installed on your home, your options are to remove it first or remove the paint

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Can I use spray paint to paint vinyl siding?

To properly paint vinyl siding and achieve the longest lasting effect, the consensus is that you use an acrylic latex paint mixed with urethane. The acrylic resins are able to expand and contract with the siding as the temperature fluctuates, while the urethane provides a protective coating. Spray Painting

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Can you paint vinyl siding darker than its original color?

Thanks to modern paints that adhere to surfaces like vinyl siding, you can alter its color, but the question remains: can you paint vinyl siding darker than it was made? The answer is no, and there's a very simple reason why this is the case. Never Go Darker Vinyl siding soaks up warmth from the sun.

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Steel Siding Maintenance Instructions

It is very important to make sure to place siding maintenance as a regular task, if you choose to install siding to your house's walls. This applies for all types of siding. Proper maintenance and care will improve the durability of the siding, and also reduce the costs of replacing it within a relatively-short

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How to Cut Concrete Siding

Though there are multiple methods of cutting concrete siding, you still need some special tools at your disposal. You can either use shears, the circular saw with an appropriate blade or even a shock utility knife in some cases. The cleanest, safest and most efficient way of cutting concrete siding is

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Tips to Keep Woodpeckers Away from Cedar Siding

Cedar siding is one of the most popular for homeowners. It lends a warm, natural touch to a home, which makes it a welcome retreat. Unfortunately, woodpeckers are also attracted to the siding. They come to hunt for insects which they can feed on. The birds also come to nest in the wood. Frequent visits

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Tips for Cleaning Cedar Siding

Cedar siding provides a nice, rural feeling to the exterior of a house. However, in order to keep it in good condition, it needs to be maintained and cleaned from time to time. The following are some basic tips you can use to clean cedar siding effectively. 1. Pressure Wash An easy way to clean cedar

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How to Fix Cracked Cedar Siding

Cedar siding is popular due to its natural look and the advantages it provides to protecting house walls. However, in time it may require maintenance and repairs. One common problem with cedar is cracking. This happens as a result of either constant expansions and contractions due to temperature changes.

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Aluminum Siding Installation: 5 Tips

Most houses have use aluminum siding because aluminum sidings is very durable and also very cheap. The surface of an aluminum siding is coated with enamel, which allows the siding to take on varied and different looks. In fact, most aluminum sidings are used as alternative materials when it comes to

Tips for Restoring Blackened Cedar Shake Siding

Cedar shake siding is very durable.

log siding
How to Install Log Siding

Log siding is often used for cabins.

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Types of House Wrap to Choose From

House wrap is an essential construction material.

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How to Remove Steel Siding

Steel siding is about the most durable variety of siding.

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Vinyl Siding Repair: How to Fill Gaps

Vinyl siding repair can often be done easily.

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How to Pressure Wash Wood Siding

Wood siding can benefit from a pressure wash.

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Tips for Installing Vinyl Brick Mold around Doors and Windows

You may decide you want to replace it with some new molding.

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How to Install Shiplap Siding Part 2

Shiplap siding has become more popular recently.