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 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 ...

Dear James: It has been just two years since I last painted the exterior trim and the paint is peeling off. I have to repaint it, but I want to do it right this time. Please give me some advice on how ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

If you’re tempted to kickstart your spring cleaning list by doing some exterior painting, have a look at what your local temperatures are meant to do before you start. Water-based exterior paint ...

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 ...