After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Dear Lisa: When they installed your vinyl siding years ago, the contractor probably told you it would never need any maintenance. This is true, but the appearance of it can certainly degrade over time ...

Homeowners dealing with old and faded vinyl siding are often anxious about the process. They're not sure if repainting it is possible, then they're not sure how to do it, and then they don't know if ...

If the finish on your home's vinyl or aluminum siding looks dull and no longer has the curb appeal that it once did, chances are a good scrubbing will have it looking new again. Yet some homeowners ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. pvc window A fresh lick of paint is a great way to refresh tired old window frames without having to replace them. And vinyl or ...

You’ll find a lot of contradictory advice on the web, including statements that paint will or won’t stick to vinyl and warnings that dark paint will make vinyl window frames warp and fail. But, yes, ...

A male hand using a roller to paint a wall orange - Arturnyk/Getty Images Whether tackling a home renovation or completing a craft project, your paint options are plentiful. While it's nice to be able ...

A sensible siding solution, vinyl remains a popular, budget-friendly choice for home exteriors. People have always loved its low maintenance requirements, and the material has only gotten better, ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Just about any surface on the outside of your house can be painted, including vinyl siding. Of course it all starts with proper preparation. And when you’re talking about vinyl siding, one of the best ...