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 ...

This is a wise but overlooked effort. It's not the most satisfying home improvement project, but it can save you thousands. Depending on where you live, the weather can wreak havoc on our external ...