Dear Thomas: With proper preparation and application techniques, the paint should not peel for at least twice that long and probably longer. The quality of the paint has some impact on it, but even ...

Winter isn't ideal for an exterior painting project, but that doesn't mean you can't do it. Discover our expert's top advice ...

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.

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 ...

Think carefully before you paint your home's exterior with a bold new color -- Skipping prepation or plaster can cause ...

I just built a cedar deck railing. I was going to paint it and call it a day, but now my wife wants me to stain it to show off the wood's texture and color. That sounds like a lot more maintenance ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spotting and correcting problems with your home’s exterior can not only boost curb appeal; it can prevent bigger issues from forming. Even a small touch-up exterior paint job can improve your house’s ...