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 ...

I just built a cedar deck railing. I was going to paint it and call it a day, but now my wife wants me to stain it to show off the wood's texture and color. That sounds like a lot more maintenance ...

Many exterior stair landings of older homes have metal railings that provide a sturdy barrier and firm gripping surface to assure safe footing. But when the painted surface becomes chipped at high-use ...

The paint is chipping badly on the tops of my porch railing. Can I use stain to refinish, or should I continue with paint? Answer: The only stain you should use on a horizontal surface outdoors is a ...

Porch furniture is expensive, but curb appeal does not have to be. Homeowners are increasingly proving that a tired porch can look sharper, fresher, and more inviting without a single new chair or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As Southerners, we've always appreciated the intrinsic value a great porch (front or back, screened-in or open-air, sprawling or ...