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 pieces to ...

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 ...

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A fresh coat of paint is a surefire way to enhance your home’s curb appeal and beauty. Some real estate experts estimate that it can increase the value of your house by 2 to 5 percent. Exterior paints ...

There's no denying the warmth and charm that wooden garage doors bring to a residence. The natural beauty of wooden doors can dramatically boost your home's curb appeal, but they also come with a ...

With the guidance of our interior experts, this guide explores the best paint colors to pair with various flooring types, helping you make informed choices for every room in your home. Choosing the ...

Timing is everything when it comes to exterior painting. Learn what factors to consider to achieve the best possible results. Exterior home painting projects can be an excellent way to enhance the ...

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.