Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Q. My New Year's resolution is to install new lap siding on my home. I've narrowed it down to fiber cement siding because of its durablity and good looks. However, I'm stumped as to how to install it.