Board and batten is a siding or paneling style that pairs vertical planks of wood (the boards) with smaller strips of wood (the batten), which cover the joints between each plank to prevent leaking.

Many home trends stand the test of time, but not all hold firm through the decades. In recent years, countless homeowners across the country have opted for board and batten exterior siding, hoping ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Wood shutters are a rustic complement to this old stone house. Q. We are designing a home along a modern architectural aesthetic but are situated in a neighborhood that has more traditional brick and ...

ear Debbie: We are designing a home along a modern architectural aesthetic but are situated in a neighborhood that has more traditional brick and stone houses. What would you suggest as an exterior ...