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 ...

Folks who want to enjoy the local lake or coastline or just like to fish on a budget can easily do so with an aluminum boat. Even though aluminum boats are quick to register and relatively simple to ...

Q: The white coating on our aluminum trim is peeling badly in places, particularly on the sunnier side of our house. The contractor who installed the siding, windows and trim in 2009 is no longer in ...

Dear Rick: Old discolored gutters can make an entire house look run-down and in poor repair. Often, as it sounds in your situation, you don't notice how bad they look until a leak forms and you really ...

When aluminum siding begins to dull and fade, you know it’s starting to show its age. And, although the material was intended to be maintenance free, age and adverse weather conditions often make ...

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 ...

My recent column announcing that I am painting the exterior of my house for the last time brought expressions of concern from those who don’t like the words last time. And, thankfully, a couple of ...

Real Simple magazine's weblog recommends wrapping door knobs, cabinet pulls, and other fixtures with aluminum foil when painting instead of using tape or plastic sheeting. The foil will mold to ...

Owning a boat opens up a world of opportunities. You visit places that not many else have, entertain a small fishing trip, or even take family and friends for a spin. Owning a vessel, be it big or ...