Home Exteriors

Your exterior siding and windows help shield your home from the elements. But let’s be honest—they should look beautiful, too. We’ve got expert guidance on keeping your siding and windows strong and looking great for years to come, and a list of pros to call if you ever need repairs.

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Home deck and patio with outdoor furniture and BBQ
Trex decking can offer your home a beautiful, durable outdoor oasis. Learn all about the costs of Trex decking based on space, size, and style.
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Ipe decking costs vary based on size, construction, finish, and whether you hire a professional. Learn more about how to budget for this project.
Woman relaxing on balcony
Still deciding between a terrace or a balcony for your home? Learn the pros, cons, and key differences to pick the perfect fit for your space.
House exterior in light blue
Discover the cost to install exterior trim. Learn about price factors, labor, materials, and ways to save on your exterior trim installation project.
Modern gray board-and-batten house exterior with large windows and a manicured lawn at golden hour.
How much does board and batten siding cost? Our cost guide breaks down material and labor costs and offers tips to save money on your new siding.
Worker spraying paint to steel pipe
Powder coating can give your furniture, car, and other objects a new look. Learn what powder coating costs by object, size, and other factors with this guide.
The exterior of a stucco house
Get transparent stucco inspection cost info. Learn what impacts price, how to save, and what to expect before hiring a pro for your stucco inspection.
Two boats tied to a wooden dock
Find out what impacts boat dock repair costs and get expert tips to budget for repairs. Learn about average prices, cost factors, and ways to save.
Wooden deck with outdoor sofa, coffee table, dining table, and chairs outside a modern home.
Outdoor living structures such as porches, stoops, decks, and patios are all common ways to make your house stand out. Here’s the difference between the four types of structures and what to consider when building one for your home.
Horses grazing in a green pasture enclosed by a pipe fence with a ranch house and mountains in the background
Pipe fencing is an extremely strong, durable option for containing horses and other livestock. This guide breaks down the factors that affect pipe fence cost.
A well-maintained backyard with a bright green lawn and a tall, wooden privacy fence.
There are many dog fence options, from tall privacy fencing to wireless underground electric fences. Here's how much it costs to install a dog fence.