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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." They say there is nothing like a first impression, and that couldn’t be more true than when it comes to a ...

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 ...

We were a house divided. More to the point, we were a house color divided. Four residents (sorry cats, you don't get a vote), four different opinions. Make that at least 24 different opinions, ...

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 ...

If there is one simple way to bring your house into the 21st century, it is with paint. No matter when your house was built, what the architectural style is, what the landscape looks like, color and ...

The owner of the blue house with purple trim may have to repaint. A new paint job may also be on the horizon for the bright yellow house on the corner. Residents call the bright colors offensive to ...