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 ...

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 ...

LP SmartSide, available in 16-foot-long boards that allows for fewer seams when installed, is one of the top brands in this category. The smooth finished and cedar-textured boards come in a variety of ...