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 ...

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 ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at www.thebrownstoneboys.com. Whether ...

Windows are essential to any home. Whether you’re shopping for replacement windows or brand new windows for new construction, weigh your options carefully to determine which window frame material is ...