Q–We recently had new cedar siding put on the outside of our house, about 1,000 yards from the ocean. What should we apply to the cedar so it will retain its natural look and color and not deteriorate ...

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Q–We recently purchased a 20-year-old house with cedar siding. When the house was new this siding was treated with wood preservative, then painted with latex paint. The paint has now weathered away in ...

Get that gorgeous sun-bleached look ... without the wait. Surroundings: Walk around and take a close look at your neighborhood. Even if your home is unique, it should complement your nearby neighbors ...

The painting of cedar shingles column last week elicited several replies. Here are two: Dear Jerry: I have a Cape Cod built 1947, cedar shingles; I like the look. The original paint and all the coats ...

The announcement comes as 71% of U.S. homeowners plan to update their home exterior with stain and 81% withpaint in 2025, according to a new study by Behr1 "As the spring season turns consumer ...