We’ve recently ripped out tons of bushes, plants, grasses, flowers etc that were overshadowing the house. I’m looking for suggestions for the raised boxes on either side of the steps.

Can anyone recommend a pre-finished vertical siding product similar to this that resembles weathered cedar? The house pictured is not my own, just an example of the look I like!

Has anyone removed or replaced insulation in their tongue and groove ceiling without removing the boards? We recently bought a house in Canada and would like to increase the insulation R value. We would really like to keep the ceiling as-is but also have it be cost-effective.