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 ...

Typically, fences need repainting every two to three years to stay in tip-top condition. The same goes for garden sheds, trellises and other exposed surfaces. But to keep them looking good for as long ...

You know that wearing dark-colored clothing in the sun attracts heat, while lighter colors help reflect sunlight. The same is true for your home’s exterior paint. In fact, darker-colored homes absorb ...

The unpredictable weather that's assailed much of the nation this year might make it hard to get dressed in the morning. But you can always put on extra layers or pack a rain coat. Your home, on the ...

Lauren has six years of experience writing and editing home improvement content. She covered lifestyle, DIY, design and cleaning at The Spruce for five years and contributed home improvement pieces to ...

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 ...

When it comes to home-improvement projects, repainting the interior may be a common idea, but giving the home’s exterior a fresh and protective coat of new paint should also be a consideration. While ...

Got peeling paint or a weather-beaten deck? You want the exterior paint or stain that offers the best protection. Consumer Reports just tested 76 products under tough conditions that accelerate the ...

Timing is everything when it comes to exterior painting. Learn what factors to consider to achieve the best possible results. Exterior home painting projects can be an excellent way to enhance the ...