In her eight years as a content writer and researcher, Alison has published more than 450 home improvement articles and has delved into nearly every topic, including solar, moving and landscaping. In ...

Q We are wanting to purchase a 1980s-era home that has cedar shingles. I have asked several different roofers for a price to repair the shingles, but every one of them said they will have to replace ...

Cedar shakes undoubtedly make one of the most appealing roof surfaces you can install. They are attractively rustic, historically accurate and reliable. But you pay a high price for those good looks ...

Dear Angie: What's involved in maintaining the cedar shakes that cover my home's exterior? I've been told they should be treated every five years. What's the process and cost? -- Lynn R., Long Beach ...

Two and a half years ago, a persuasive group of U.S. businessmen met with President Reagan to discuss how he could protect them from tough Canadian competition. They got a stiff tariff on foreign ...

Dear Tim: My husband and I have a home covered with cedar shakes. We are going to be building a smaller room addition soon, and will match the outside cedar shakes. To save money, I will paint the new ...

If you want your home’s cedar siding to live up to its reputation for longevity and decay resistance, make sure it’s treated or stained properly and checked periodically. Left untreated, cedar shakes ...

There are millions of cedar shakes and shingle roofs in North America, and the average lifespan of a cedar roof is about 15 years. However, if cedar roofs are restored prior to reaching their life ...

Q:I have old, very tired-looking cedar shingles on my house. I would like to cover them with something. Should I use new shingles, vinyl, or the new fiber-cement? What would you suggest for something ...

One of the most “classically New England” architectural styles is the coastal colonial with cedar shake shingle siding. This iconic siding and roofing material gained popularity because of its ...