(ARA) – Whether you are building a new home or remodeling an existing one, you want your house to look its best inside and out. More important, you want it to look great year after year with as little ...

Q: I have some rot on the flat trim boards next to my windows, doors and all around my house. Some of the rot is severe and some is minor. The wooden boards seem to be glued together with funny ...

Dear James: It has been just two years since I last painted the exterior trim and the paint is peeling off. I have to repaint it, but I want to do it right this time. Please give me some advice on how ...

Q. I have some rot happening on the flat trim boards next to my windows, doors and all around my house. Some of the rot is severe and some is minor. The wooden boards appear to be glued together with ...

Dry rot is not inevitable but it is common on many homes, apartments and other structures with wood siding and trim. The first key to avoiding dry rot is to select quality wood. But a second vital ...

Q: My 18-year-old, two-story house has exterior stucco that is in good shape. But the doors and windows are trimmed in rough-sawn, painted 1-by- 4s, some of which have begun to rot. Not only is the ...

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 ...

February 06, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Manor Works Painting, a long-established residential painting contractor serving ...