Vinyl siding has long been popular as a home exterior covering -- it's used in one-quarter of new single-family homes being built today. Yes, some deride it as tacky or pass. Comedians have used it ...

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Installing vinyl siding is a big project, but it is accessible to people who have basic carpentry skills. And there’s a powerful cost incentive to handle an installation yourself. According to ...

The bottom of the starter strip (the part the bottom panel hooks on to) should be at least 1 inch below the top of the foundation, but the lower the vinyl siding is installed, the better. It protects ...

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Here are some things to remember when you install vinyl siding on your home. First of all, you hangvinyl siding, so don't hammer your nails all the way in. And leave a 3/4-inch overlap between ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...