Q–We recently had new cedar siding put on the outside of our house, about 1,000 yards from the ocean. What should we apply to the cedar so it will retain its natural look and color and not deteriorate ...

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 ...

Q–We recently purchased a 20-year-old house with cedar siding. When the house was new this siding was treated with wood preservative, then painted with latex paint. The paint has now weathered away in ...