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

Treat your skinny side yard like the beautiful green corridor it wants to be, with these verdant garden designs as inspiration

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

Lovely to look at and delightful to use, these side yards meet a home's needs as dining, entertaining and living areas

Turn this often overlooked area into an enticing and useful outdoor space

They can divide an open layout, blur indoor-outdoor boundaries, warm a modern look or just your toes. Is a mutisided fireplace for you?

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

Privacy and plantings are the focus of this Philadelphia side yard, offering a respite from a busy backyard

Don’t overlook the possibilities for this often-forgotten space

Classic board and batten siding adds timeless appeal to traditional homes, modern structures and every style in between