Peeling paint is the result. (RyanJLane/Getty Images) Perspective by Tim Carter Not long ago in this column, I shared why it’s so hard to preserve exterior wood using any number of products.

Lauren has six years of experience writing and editing home improvement content. She covered lifestyle, DIY, design and cleaning at The Spruce for five years and contributed home improvement ...

If you’re planning on painting wood, be it furniture or room trims like skirting boards and doorways, there’s a little prep involved first. There are also paints for exterior wood that are ...

The pressure of the water vapor pushes paint off the wood. If a steamy bathroom lacks ventilation, it’s sometimes possible to outline the shape of the bathroom on the exterior wall by where the ...

Designers recommend thinking about other exterior features like wood and stone accents. When deciding to paint the exterior of your home, you have multiple factors to consider: the increase in ...

Apple Valley advises residents to protect exterior wood features from weather damage using treatments like paint, stain, or ...