Valley businesses that deal in home construction and decor see more demand for natural finishes, warmer hues and bolder ...

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

Glenn McIntire had always wanted to be an architect—a title he took on at almost 80 years old when he expanded a ...

Unlike wood, composite wood siding doesn’t require regular staining or painting ... sound transmission and buffers exterior sounds from coming into the house. • Stucco’s natural materials do not ...

With wildfires happening more often and burning more area, homes need to be “hardened” to make them more fire-resistant ...

Shou sugi ban siding has a unique look coveted by many homeowners, but the time and expense of installing it can be off-putting. Try these alternatives instead.

Research analyzing options for the sustainable management of natural resources and how to use them in a way that enhances the resilience of ecosystems. Areas of focus include examining what is the ...

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Friday that work on a proposed pipeline to bring natural gas through New York to help supply energy to New England could start by the end of this year.

(WJAR) — Smithfield firefighters battled a house fire on Thursday afternoon. According to the Deputy Chief Steve Quattrini, fire crews were alerted of a fire at around 12:45 p.m. Firefighters ...

Wood clapboard siding can be effectively washed, too, but if your house was built before 1978, have the exterior paint tested first by a lead-remediation specialist licensed by the Environmental ...