Home Exterior, Decor & Seasonal Guides

Curb & Canvas is a practical resource for US homeowners who care about how a house looks from the street — and how well it holds up through the seasons. That means the walls, the water management, and the things you put on the porch and hang on the walls.

We write for people making real decisions with real budgets. Here is what you will find:

  • Siding & exterior cladding — vinyl, fiber cement, engineered wood, cedar shake, stone veneer, aluminum, and metal, compared on installed cost, lifespan, and upkeep
  • Gutters & drainage — gutter sizing, hangers, downspout capacity, and an honest verdict on whether leaf guards are worth the money
  • Decor & seasonal — outdoor Christmas and Halloween displays, canvas wall art, and the unglamorous practicalities: power load, anchoring, weather, and storage

New here? Start with the vinyl siding guide if you are re-siding, the gutter leaf guard guide if water is the problem, or the outdoor Christmas decorations guide if you are planning a display. Every article is listed on the blog.

Every guide is written and edited by Daniel Whitfield, who covers home exteriors, decor, and seasonal projects. You can read more about how we research and correct our work.