Homeowners can recover as much as 76 percent of the upfront cost, making fiber-cement siding the third best exterior renovation project for adding value ... time to sell the house.

Once it's up on your house, it's staying there for about 30 years. But what if you want to add lighting on your porch or above the garage? Do you have to rip off a section of siding? That sounds ...

Siding makers are introducing products that improve performance, ease installation and boost energy efficiency while still adding to a home's curb appeal.