Stucco can last 50 years or longer, so you may never have to replace it again. How much does natural wood siding cost? Natural wood siding is fairly expensive, averaging $9,766 to $17,768 for a whole-home project. But if you love the classic look of authentic wood grain, you may...
If you like to sit out on your front porch, porch curtains can be practical as well as pretty. They can also add a certain softness to an otherwise boxy and hard space. We haven’t done this yet, but I’m hoping to one day. I can just seem them blowing in the breeze on a lazy...
How Do You Stain Cedar Wood? Here are four simple steps for how to stain a cedar wood deck to protect and maintain it for years to come. How Can I Tell If My Deck Needs To Be Stained? Learn this one quick trick to find out if your deck needs to be stained. How To Use Rescue...
Among the choices of wood species, western red cedar has been prized for its natural durability and stability (comparable to redwood) plus its natural beauty that comes from a fine grain and pleasing natural color. While western red cedar is a regional product of the Pacific Northwest area of...
Regularly mulch with organic matter. Replace old mulch as it rots down or becomes incorporated into the soil so that the ground is constantly fed and gradually built up. Mulching in Autumn Don’t mulch too early in the fall, except for in bare, unplanted garden beds to prevent erosion. The...
Almost impossible to find replacement shiplap board that matches my house siding 3/4″ thick by 7 1/2″ width. The lumber companies are shrinking the size to 5/8″ thick by 7″ width. Can’t replace a bad siding board with these. Looks bad and rain will eventually get through non-...
a mobile home. Cedar siding is also available, and in addition to a more rustic look, cedar is also more moisture-resistant than other types of wood. Cedar also happens to be a natural insect repellent. Wood is great for the hands-on mobile home owner who is up to maintaining it. ...
An oil/alkyd-based finish protects best, but water-based finishes are easier to apply and clean up. Follow the label directions to apply the finish in line with the wood grain—typically using a pad or brush.Your result will be a deck that provides you with years of lasting beauty and ...
To build DIY shutters, you’ll typically need: Wood (cedar, poplar, or a wood of your choice depending on indoor or outdoor use) Wood glue Screws Sandpaper Paint or stain Sealant (for outdoor shutters) Tools like a saw, drill, and screwdriver How do I measure my windows for DIY shutte...
a food supply around your home, they will quickly move onto the siding. They like wood such as cedar, pine or pressboard. They will live in all the cracks and crevices such siding provides. It is likely they will find mold and algae on which to feed in these cracks as well. Clover ...