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Aluminium siding can be painted if you wish; many latex paints are suitable and some are made especially for the purpose. Wash off powdery residue first; if chalking is severe, a primer may be needed.

Old-fashioned French doors served a particular purpose: they let light glow from one room to another. Designers are using them again.

Mildew anywhere — on painted walls, tiles even stone steps and patios — can be cleaned with a bleach solution (one pan bleach, four parts water, and a handful of detergent). Scrub, let dry, then rinse.

Flip side of the stock market tumble: lower mortgage rates and moderated prices are expected to boost real estate.

If lower rates are boosting your hopes to buy a home of your own, see the helpful househunters at

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