"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 ...

Painting your front door can be a big decision, with several color and finish options to choose from. The aesthetics of the main entryway are so important, in fact, that studies have found when the ...

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 ...

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Nobody probably wants to paint their home's exterior in winter, but some situations don't offer much choice. Ensure good ...

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.

A new coat of paint is all it takes to kick up your home's curb appeal from drab to fab. In fact, just painting the front door, window trim, and shutters can make an immediate difference and it only ...