Q–I have two old doors that I`m going to repaint. They have a lot of vertical and horizontal cracks in the paint. Is there anything I can do short of stripping the doors to prepare them for painting?

Understanding how Exterior Window Trim Restoration & Painting contributes to the strength and longevity of a home helps homeowners appreciate why this maintenance step is essential. Trim that remains ...

Dear Thomas: With proper preparation and application techniques, the paint should not peel for at least twice that long and probably longer. The quality of the paint has some impact on it, but even ...

A home with beat-up trim is like an outfit with scuffed shoes—you can deal with it, but it looks sloppy. Painting the trim in your home—whether it’s wainscoting, chair rails, or crown molding—is a way ...

When paint starts to crack, blister or peel, most people blame the paint. Usually there are other reasons for the problem: – The old surface may not have been properly prepared before the new paint ...

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Q: We have a very old home with wood siding. After years of scraping, sanding and painting, the siding has several uneven spots. Is there a technique and/or product we can apply to even out these ...