Whether you're buying a new home, considering a remodel or want to update your aesthetic, here's what to know about choosing ...

Proper attic insulation is a game-changer for regulating home temperature and reducing energy bills. When soffit venting isn't part of the equation, insulation requires strategic adjustments to ...

Question: The roof overhang on my one-story house needs paint every couple of years. I have seen some houses with no-paint aluminum under there with vents built in. Is this a job that I can tackle ...

This selection process involves a critical balance between the aesthetic character that brings a home to life and the ...

Vinyl siding came in second again to stucco among the primary types of exterior wall materials put on new U.S. single-family houses in 2020. Even though the number of houses built increased to 912,000 ...

The type of siding you choose to install on your house is a big decision, and it’s often a difficult one considering there are numerous options to choose from. Things you should prioritize when ...

Dear James: I am tired of having to paint soffit on my ranch house. I think installing aluminum soffit with vents is better. Is this a project for the average do-it-yourselfer? Aluminum soffit is ...

No doubt vinyl siding has critical mass when it comes to single-family housing. It has been the top cladding selected for newly built homes since 1994, giving it a 25-year reign after it took wall ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • My house has open soffits, so that I see directly to the underside of the roof. I am thinking of adding a soffit covering to ...

A newcomer to my suburban neighborhood asked me why the peaks of all the houses on my street stick up. Since he is a fellow firefighter, I assumed he knew what I was talking about when I quipped, ...