Few home-maintenance projects are as important as exterior painting because paint and caulking form the first line of defense against rain, snow, and ice. And a nice paint job will enhance the curb ...

Pay very close attention to the label instructions for the primers. You may see they dry to touch in as little as an hour, ...

Painting the outside of your house is a major undertaking. The most common dilemma is how to choose the right colors but there are other important questions to consider. Should you try your hand with ...

A can of paint, a brush, some rags, a ladder and you (and some friends if you’re lucky). Painting projects can turn you into a home-improvement artist, dramatically transforming a room or providing a ...

This story is published in cooperation with Willamette Week and Miller Paint. In the years since I moved into my house, I’ve dabbled with color and learned a hard lesson: Paint can be tricky. So when ...

For some homeowners and brokers, a commissioned painting of a house is the best way to pay tribute to it. By Daniel Grant Joe and Mary Olk spend their winters in Bonita Springs, Fla., where they keep ...

Size and condition of your home, the type of paint you choose and the cost of labour in your area all affect the cost to paint a house. If you find yourself bored with the colour of your walls or ...