You know that wearing dark-colored clothing in the sun attracts heat, while lighter colors help reflect sunlight. The same is true for your home’s exterior paint. In fact, darker-colored homes absorb ...

Standing in the aisle of a paint store looking at hundreds of possible swatches is a nightmare scenario for even the most decisive among us. Make that color white, one of the most common house colors ...

A few of these paint shades are reminiscent of dated trends, others expose unsightly dirt buildup, and some cheapen your ...

A trip to the paint store can be a bit like visiting a candy store: lots of delicious choices, but lots of confusion about what to buy. With the vast selection, choosing one right color can cause a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Although choosing a new shade might sound pretty simple, there's actually a lot to consider. Think about ...

Even before someone enters your home, a first impression is made by your home’s exterior. The way that you keep your landscaping, the architectural style, and namely, the exterior paint color, all act ...

What’s the best color to paint your house? It depends, according to experts who say color choices should be based on factors including the style of your home, landscape, neighborhood, roof color and ...

Planning to paint your home’s exterior? Whether you have an ’80s split, a ’50s ranch, a ’70s Cape or a vintage saltbox colonial, you’re likely to choose a historic color with roots dating back to ...