Q. I have had Pella replacement windows for about 20 years. The windows on the rear of my house face south. The vinyl window trim and screen frames have faded over the years. The vinyl is a dark ...

Dear Jerry: I have read your column in the Democrat and Chronicle for years and was wondering if I could get your thoughts on vinyl versus aluminum versus wood replacement trim. The house was built in ...

Q: The house I grew up in had vinyl siding, and the trim around the windows was some thin distasteful vinyl that had an end profile like the letter J. I thought it looked abominable. How can you make ...

Beautiful wood siding is one of the nicest things about old houses. When it comes to new structures, however, the exterior siding decision may be negative on wood, which is expensive and requires a ...