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 is a popular and reliable home exterior choice. It is both low-maintenance and easy to clean, plus it comes in a wide variety of colors. Vinyl siding also has an expected lifespan well ...

Vinyl siding is a wildly popular exterior covering for a home for good reason: It's inexpensive and durable, often coming with a lifetime warranty. So, it lasts and lasts … and lasts. Does this mean ...

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 ...

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 ...

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). So, if you're working with vinyl, what do you do? Well first, you'll ...

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 ...

Vinyl siding is not something that many homeowners may consider painting, but it can be done. However, some contractors may not recommend it as the best option to overhaul a home. Painting siding ...

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 ...

Vinyl siding was created to withstand the elements and not require painting, but there’s plenty of old vinyl out there that could use a new topcoat finish. The key to painting vinyl siding is to use a ...

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 ...