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 ...

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.

Experts recommend painting exterior wood siding every seven to 10 years to prevent paint from flaking, bubbling and cracking, which can lead to water exposure, rot, and costly repairs. While the ...

The new owner of this Dallas home almost rejected it because she didn't like the original paint color. With the help of a paint consultant, she chose new hues that turned the property into the perfect ...

Selling a house can be a nightmarish task, but don't worry! We've consulted top property experts to help you sell your home at its top value with as little renovation work as possible. These exterior ...

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Deciding what color to paint your house can be difficult, and with the trends shifting on a regular basis it can be hard to figure out where to start. Before you begin, it’s important to consider your ...

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 ...

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 ...