Siding, Installation and Repair Tips

Learn how to install, paint and repair your home's siding.

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How To Nail Vinyl Siding Correctly: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

How To Nail Vinyl Siding Correctly: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

Crackling and popping siding means the vinyl was nailed too tightly and can't move with temperature changes. Read an overview on how to nail vinyl siding correctly.

How To Install Fiber Cement Siding

How To Install Fiber Cement Siding

How to cut, nail and install durable fiber cement siding, plus caulking and painting tips.

How to Add Downspouts To Gutters

How to Add Downspouts To Gutters

Gutters without downspouts can cause water leaks and roof problems.

How to Remove and Install Vinyl Siding

How to Remove and Install Vinyl Siding

Get professional-looking, watertight results with these residing techniques.

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1Step-by-Step Instructions for Removing and Installing Vinyl Siding
Get professional-looking, watertight results with these residing techniques. Read an overview of how to remove and install vinyl siding.
2How to Install Maintenance-Free Aluminum Soffits
Learn how to install prefinished aluminum trim, plus buying advice and tips on cutting, nailing and scaffolding.
3How to Clean Tree Sap from Vinyl Siding
Tree sap clings tenaciously to vinyl siding, but you can remove it by using the right cleaner.
4Clean Fungus Off Of Siding
Artillery fungus or shotgun fungus sometimes shows up on siding as black spots, and can be difficult to totally remove.
5How To Nail Vinyl Siding Correctly
Crackling and popping siding means the vinyl was nailed too tightly and can't move with temperature changes.
6Wavy Siding
Hardboard siding can warp or buckle from moisture damage.
7Painting Vinyl Siding
Clean with a pressure washer and use 100 percent acrylic latex paint when painting vinyl siding
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9How to Finish Cedar Shingles
Use stain instead of paint on cedar shingle siding

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