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 ...

This board and batten wall is a simple DIY upgrade that makes a room feel fresh and finished. The steps are easy for ...

Whether it's on your interior walls or your home's exterior, board and batten is having a bit of a moment. Thanks to the ...

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 ...

Dear James: My yard is level, so I think I can install a board fence myself. I was considering a board and batten style. What other board fence styles are there? I could use some building tips. -- ...

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 ...

Homebuilders are turning the siding industry on its head. Contractors and architects are breathing new life into vertical board-and-batten siding. Long a staple on old farmhouses and some niche styles ...

Dear Pat: I need to install a fence around my backyard. I was thinking of going with a board type of fencing. Are there other designs I should consider, and what are some construction tips? — Tracy F.