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, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vinyl siding is a popular and reliable home exterior choice. It is both low-maintenance and easy to clean, plus it comes in a wide ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Look, we all wish we could have real wood clapboard, but the reality is, sometimes it's just not in the budget (or on the rental).

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 ...

Vinyl siding can be painted if it's in good shape, but older or damaged siding should be replaced. Only paint vinyl siding a similar or lighter color as darker colors can cause overheating. Vinyl-safe ...

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 ...

Q: We recently purchased an older home that apparently had replacement vinyl windows installed about 20 years ago. The white window frames do not match or complement the house. Is it possible to paint ...

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 ...