Spruce up your outdoor space with a fresh coat. “It’s also important to take into consideration climate and light exposure; light colors tend to reflect sunlight, keeping the area cooler, which can be ...

Repainting a wooden porch’s railings and ceiling is a great way to increase curb appeal and create a welcoming entry to any home. Step 1: As with any paint project, preparation is 90 percent of the ...

If you’ve ever been to Charleston or Savannah, you may have noticed the very pretty light blue porch ceilings that are common in the area. Actually, blue porch ceilings are fairly common all across ...

The summer sun can make walking in your bare feet - or bare paws - on concrete, porches and patios a painful experience. Glidden Paint by PPG, however, has a solution with its new Cool Surface ...

Have you ever passed a beautiful mansion or cozy cottage and wondered why the porch ceiling was painted blue? It’s a southern tradition based on folklore but many Alabamians claim its true purpose is ...

Does painting the porch a certain hue of blue keep out stinging insects—or restless spirits? Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, discusses what the color ‘Haint Blue’ can do for you. Plus: Mike ...

Thirteen years. In 13 years, I figure I will have a freshly-painted porch. By that time, I also figure it will be a termite-eaten, water-rotted, sagging, splintering mess. Ready for replacement. But ...

A front porch is a staple architectural feature that frames the entrance to the home and gives an owner a place to sit and admire their neighborhood. Whether your home is more traditional or you are ...

Q: I have an older concrete porch that has never been painted. I will be painting it with patio latex paint. I plan on cleaning with TSP (trisodium phosphate) and then applying a concrete bonding ...