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.

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Experts recommend painting exterior wood siding every seven to 10 years to prevent paint from flaking, bubbling and cracking, which can lead to water exposure, rot, and costly repairs. While the ...

How often you should paint varies based on where you live, what kind of siding you have, and more. Here are the details on how often you should paint your house.

Nothing gives the outside of your home a fast and impressive face lift like a fresh coat of paint — although it’s been said many times before, this axiom is worth repeating. Whether you are planning ...

Just like inside, one of the easiest ways to update your home's curb appeal is by giving your exterior a fresh coat of paint. But unlike inside, an exterior paint refresh takes a little more planning ...

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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 ...