Painting outdoor wood features, such as decks, fences, and planters, can be a real challenge. This is especially true if you are dealing with weathered or rough surfaces that need sanding and cleaning ...

Knowing how to paint wooden furniture is a useful skill that can help to breathe new life into old furniture. Whether you want to refresh a family heirloom, change your home's scheme for less, or want ...

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 ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

With temperatures dropping and many spending more time inside, it’s important to make sure any outdoor wood will be protected through the cold winter. This means painting and varnishing as well as ...