When you imagine your dream home’s exterior, do you picture the elegant, traditional look of brick, the natural, rustic style of wood, or something entirely different? Your home’s appearance—and the shelter and comfort it provides your family—rests in large part on your choice of siding. Along with architectural details, siding defines the look and style of a house while giving the walls their main defense against the elements.

In this section of HomeTips, you will find information that will help you make smart decisions about siding and other exterior detailing.

For information on exterior painting, see Exterior Painting.

Explore these sections for helpful articles about siding and more: