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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The average house needs to be repainted every five to 10 years. The same goes for porches, picket fences ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 that reached out to me.

Painting your home has an instantly transformative effect. Whether you’re only brave enough to do a section or you’re planning a total room makeover, adding a lick of paint to your walls can bring ...

This article breaks down everything you need to know about finding the best deck paint and the pros and cons. Your deck can serve as a place to relax with friends, hang out with family, and enjoy the ...

Selecting the best exterior paint color for your personal sense of style, neighborhood, natural surroundings, and landscaping setup can feel overwhelming— and picking the color you will be painting ...

Use infrared paint strippers to soften old paint, then remove it with a scraper. Keep a dropcloth on the ground to prevent paint from getting into the soil. Dispose of latex paint scrapings in the ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Painting your home has an instantly transformative effect.