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 ...

Q. My 25-year-old house has the original aluminum siding, which is in good condition but has faded and chalked paint. Can the siding be painted and if so, what kind of preparation is needed? What ...

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 ...

If you have aluminum siding on your home, a fresh coat of paint can protect it and keep your home looking its best. New paint formulations now hold up against the elements and resist fading, and paint ...

You can feel proud of your work and make your home more your own by taking on a home improvement project. The quality of the tools is often the only thing that separates an amateur result from a truly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Someone hammering a piece of cream colored siding on an unfinished house. - Photovs/Getty Images Vinyl siding is a popular choice ...