Dear Thomas: With proper preparation and application techniques, the paint should not peel for at least twice that long and probably longer. The quality of the paint has some impact on it, but even ...

This is a wise but overlooked effort. It's not the most satisfying home improvement project, but it can save you thousands. Depending on where you live, the weather can wreak havoc on our external ...

Dear James: I painted the wood trim on my house less than two years ago, and it is already peeling. What should I do differently this time so that it lasts longer? Do you recommend pressure washing ...

Painting your front door can be a big decision, with several color and finish options to choose from. The aesthetics of the main entryway are so important, in fact, that studies have found when the ...

Paint and wood don’t play well together because wood has a propensity to expand and contract when it gets wet and then dries. Most paints can’t take this back-and-forth motion and eventually crack and ...

A home with beat-up trim is like an outfit with scuffed shoes—you can deal with it, but it looks sloppy. Painting the trim in your home—whether it’s wainscoting, chair rails, or crown molding—is a way ...

Blues and grays have been a popular exterior paint color for the last decade. Now designers are combining the two for blue-gray tones that result in a welcoming color choice for home exteriors. The ...

Not long ago in this column, I shared why it’s so hard to preserve exterior wood using any number of products. One of them was paint. You may have been one of the many readers who have written to me.

A solid exterior paint on a front door could increase your home’s value. Studies have found when the front door is painted the right hue, homes can fetch upward of $6,000 more in resale value. But ...