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." Curb appeal is something that wraps in a lot of factors. There’s the landscaping to consider, the ...

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Settling on an exact paint color for your home's exterior can be a lengthy process that involves much deliberation. While generally, it's most common to play it safe with neutral hues, unless your ...

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"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 ...

"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 ...

Note the Rule of Three. The white windows and garage doors create contrast with the larger field of dark blue siding, while the natural wood door and shutters add a third, warmer accent color. Whether ...

When painting the exterior of your home, gravitating toward a safe color like beige or gray is easy. It’s neutral, it blends well and neighbors won’t point or complain. But is it interesting? Not ...