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, ...

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 ...

There's a certain timeless beauty that comes with old brick homes and with a little maintenance that beauty can last a lifetime. Keeping your exterior bricks clean adds to the home's overall aesthetic ...

The Graco Project Series sprayers are perfect for DIY homeowners and handy people looking to complete small to midsize jobs quickly and efficiently. With the Magnum X5, you get a cost-effective, ...

The new owner of this Dallas home almost rejected it because she didn't like the original paint color. With the help of a paint consultant, she chose new hues that turned the property into the perfect ...

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 ...

Welcome to DIY Diary. Each entry covers a new home improvement project. Here, Avery Cox tries her hand at painting her porch floor in a pattern fit for royalty. Avery Cox, principal designer and owner ...

Using a brush or roller offers more control for an amateur painter, but spraying will result in a finish closer to what a professional would give you. Ozgurcankaya/Getty Images Roman Surovtsev’s ...