Q. My 25-year-old house has the original aluminum siding, which is in good condition but has faded and chalked paint. Can the siding be painted and if so, what kind of preparation is needed? What ...

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 ...