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 ...

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 ...