Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

No matter how your home looks inside, curb appeal matters—and not just for selling your home. Pulling up to a modem house every day will make you feel more content. Not to mention, the exterior ...

Q. My builder is talking about installing metal flashing as he's putting up my vinyl siding. What in the world is this material and why is it necessary? Some other people I've talked with have no idea ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

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There are many reasons to update your siding: It’s aged out, you want better energy efficiency or it doesn’t fit your taste. Fortunately, there is a wide variety of options available to you, and there ...