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 ...

Exterior paint does more than look nice—it’s a layer of protection against moisture, sun, and temperature swings. If that ...

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 ...

One day your bedroom door opens without any problem, and the next day it catches or won't even close. It can be frustrating ...

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.