From a hallway refresh with the colour of the season to a full kitchen cupboard makeover, a fresh coat of paint is one of the quickest ways to transform your home. But even the simplest paint project ...

Is there anything more annoying than watching the paint around your house start to crack, blister, and peel? Not only is it messy, but it can also make you want to cry when you recall the amount of ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Q: My indoor patio was stained green with oil-based paint 68 years ago. I put on two coats of Valspar floor, deck and patio for concrete, but it’s peeling. What do I do? A: Your question raises a few ...

Q: We had aluminum siding removed in late spring 2021 and found most of the wood siding underneath was good. We replaced some and had the house painted. But the paint is already peeling — mostly on ...

Wood doesn’t play well with most paints unless you paint it correctly before it’s installed. (Tim Carter/Tribune News Service) Perspective by Tim Carter Q: Help me, Tim. I’m so darned frustrated. The ...

Even the very smallest of patio painting mistakes can completely disrupt the look and feel of your yard, which is why it's so important to get it right when sprucing up your outdoor space. From ...