The hands-on homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres provide a complete walkthrough on installing James Hardie lap siding with ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Question: My new year’s resolution is to install new lap siding on my home. I’ve narrowed it down to fiber-cement siding because of its durability and good looks. However, I’m stumped as to how to ...

Q: My new year’s resolution is to install lap siding on my home. I’ve narrowed it down to fiber cement siding because of its durability and good looks. I’m stumped, however, as to how to install it.

Choosing the perfect siding for your home takes the right balance of durability, longevity, ease of maintenance, affordability and exceptional looks. Traditional siding products like wood, stone, ...

Working time: 1 to 2 days Total time: 3 to 4 days Skill level: Intermediate Project cost: $600 to $800 (for a 16×8 foot wall) Easy to install, long-lasting and weatherproof, wood is an excellent ...