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 ...

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).

Vinyl siding is a popular choice of homeowners for a lot of reasons. It's durable, low-maintenance, and resistant to weather damage. It also comes in a wide range of colors and styles, which makes it ...

Vinyl siding typically lasts between 20 and 60 years. Although the material itself is durable, you should be repainting the exterior of your home every five to ten years, according to the pros, to ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spotting and correcting problems with your home’s exterior can not only boost curb appeal; it can prevent bigger issues from forming. Even a small touch-up exterior paint job can improve your house’s ...

Anyone who's been to a paint store knows that house paint comes in a seemingly endless variety of colors and textures. And to make matters worse, many brands market products specifically for internal ...

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 ...