Red cedar is one of the most popular wood species for exterior use because of its natural rich, red color and its natural resistance to decay. But one aspect is that cedar's lovely red turns a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Jerry: My dad spoke of you often and now I’m asking you for advice. My home is cedar-sided, built in 1990. At that time we did not stain. We applied Cuprinol and linseed oil; this was done three ...