To evaluate exterior wood stains, CR’s test engineers apply ... the U.S. Cabot Many brands offer combined deck and siding stains, but Cabot makes alkyd- and latex-based solid, semi-transparent ...

Don’t fret: Behr is making that stain decision for you with their newly announced Exterior Stain Color of the Year. Cedar is a warm, natural shade based on cedarwood that promises to look great on a ...

Engineered wood can also weather natural elements better than an all-wood exterior. • Composite wood is less expensive than real wood. • Composite withstands moisture and water damage, insects, and ...

Peeling Paint or Bubbling: If exterior paint is bubbling or peeling, it may indicate trapped moisture beneath the siding, which can weaken the material. Mold, Mildew, or Water Stains ... Some siding ...

U.S. builders are rethinking materials, designers are making substitutions, and clients are weighing whether the prestige of ...

Brea and Jason Jones mix Hill Country architecture with modern elements in their new Cordillera Ranch home in Boerne.

The parking lot tells its own story – a mix of work trucks, family sedans, and the occasional luxury vehicle, all united by ...