Board and batten is a siding or paneling style that pairs vertical planks of wood (the boards) with smaller strips of wood (the batten), which cover the joints between each plank to prevent leaking.

Safety first! When sawing fiber-cement siding, be sure to wear a dust mask and eye protection. And protecting your ears from the noise produced by power tools is always a good idea. Fiber-cement ...

As with many things, it takes a lot less time to tear down a barn than it does to put one up. The length of demolition, however, can ultimately depend on why the barn is being torn down. Randy Smith ...