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

Do you have a fun or stylish backyard shelter for your feathered friends? Post your pictures and stories in the Comments!

Add a personalized touch to your backyard with a shed that complements your home’s style and your taste

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

Architect Bart Prince designed the inventive sculptural addition for this Los Altos, California, home

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

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

Understand how sunlight affects your rooms and get tips on choosing paint colors for each type of exposure

Gable, hip, gambrel, mansard — the shape of your roof says something about your home’s connection to earth and sky