A picture is worth a thousand words.

MY crystal ball is retired . No pictures get no answers IMO.

The cedar siding has not been stained for many years. Woodpeckers have pecked holes in the siding. This is my new husband's home. The remodeler we hired has suggested a wood product that can be painted versus repairing the siding which is faded, and is in need of repair. Am open to any ideas. Project will be done in the Spring plus extensive interior remodeling, including a screen porch/deck, new kitchen, etc. Thanks for your comments. Will upload pictures. Have just had several large, dead trees cut, so will also need extensive landscaping--big project. Thanks for your input.