Anne and Steve Matter love the authentic details of their 1890 Queen-Anne-style home in Normal, Ill. But when the time came to replace part of the porch railing with wood, as required by the town ...

Brick siding can run an average of $22,500 to install, while stone siding can go as high as an eye-popping $72,000, depending on the size of your house. When to choose: When you want your siding ...

And while no one will notice, I have the satisfaction of knowing that the siding and trim on our 154-year-old house are well protected from the weather, which is the main reason we paint.

Q: We have a very old home with wood siding. After years of scraping, sanding and painting, the siding has several uneven spots. Is there a technique and/or product we can apply to even out these ...