Not just a wood or vinyl substitute, fiber cement is a stellar siding choice in its own right for modern home exteriors

Exterior wood siding created by a Japanese burning technique is now alighting in the Western world

Leaf blowers, trucks or noisy neighbors driving you berserk? These sound-reduction strategies can help you hush things up

Everyone knows brick and stucco, but what about fiber cement and metal? Learn about the options in exterior siding before you choose

No need to worry about upkeep when you choose wood that embraces weathering

Read how a common exterior siding became so popular for interior paneling

Chameleon-like, durable and low maintenance, fiber cement gives home exteriors of all shapes and styles a winning edge

With just 8 feet or so, you can turn a plain side yard into a garden that lets you get carried away

Colorful kitchen appliances are popular again, and now you've got more choices than ever. Which would you choose?

A Dutch family forgoes their traditional past and looks to clean lines, a limited color palette and minimal accessories in their new home