Q. Our older home (35 years) has an expansive wood porch that is an eyesore due to deteriorating paint. The paint is peeling in sections, and black blotches appear on the surface. I painted this ...

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 ...

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.

Valspar, a paint and coatings company, announced its predictions for the most popular exterior paint colors and stains for ...

To paint or not to paint original woodwork is a perennial question for homeowners, architects and designers who live in and renovate old homes. Often, the answer depends on the owner’s preference, the ...

Perhaps you want to paint your home's exterior wood siding or any gutters that are starting to peel or fade. Maybe the overall exterior just looks outdated and you want a fresh start. You might have ...

Editor's note: Your house is your biggest asset. So if it's starting to look a little shabby and painting it has moved to your must-do list, don't be daunted by the prospect. We have information that ...

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 ...