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 ...

Choosing the right exterior house color combo is the fastest way to improve your home’s curb appeal, but knowing which exterior paint color combinations work well together can be daunting. After all, ...

Choosing an exterior paint color comes with endless second-guessing. “The process had me question myself on everything,” said Michael Rubino, who shopped hues for his row house in Alexandria, Va., ...

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, ...

This story is published in cooperation with Willamette Week and Miller Paint. In the years since I moved into my house, I’ve dabbled with color and learned a hard lesson: Paint can be tricky. So when ...

You might think stress comes from work, money, or lack of sleep—but your walls could be quietly contributing. Color ...

Phoenix is known for its extreme heat. Summer temperatures soar well above 100 degrees and stay there for months. Residents try all kinds of ways to keep their homes cool — some swear by leaving their ...

If you've ever been let down by a paint job that didn't meet your expectations, it's time to revisit a color concept that ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...