Q: My 18-year-old, two-story house has exterior stucco that is ... have a good water barrier around the windows? A: You must replace the rotted wood trim, but we think you should try to maintain ...

D.M., via email Unfortunately, many homes built from the 1960s into the 1980s have suffered from deteriorating exterior siding ... If possible, I would replace any window trim with one of ...

Many wood windows are available in a variety of exterior colors ... though many replacement types have a fairly high trim on the sill that may require significant shimming to stabilize the ...

Is it possible to paint the exterior frames to match the trim, and if so ... way to get a good-looking wall again is to replace the siding. Vinyl window framing isn’t likely to warp as much ...