Applying the finish paint as soon as the primer says it can be recoated is the best practice. This ensures the primer doesn’t ...

A fresh coat of exterior paint is a sure way to boost curb appeal and create a warm welcome. If your home's exterior could use a refreshing update, look no further than these expert-recommended paint ...

Muted tones are having their moment — subtle shades that bring your home's exterior to life while tying house and garden ...

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 ...

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 ...

I just built a cedar deck railing. I was going to paint it and call it a day, but now my wife wants me to stain it to show off the wood's texture and color. That sounds like a lot more maintenance ...

Buying a can of paint should be an easy task. But walk into any home center or paint store and you’ll quickly discover that it can be quite daunting: wall-to-wall options and multiple formulations and ...

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Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...