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, ...

"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 ...

Amanda is a home improvement and lifestyle writer with over 10 years of experience. In addition to her writing, you can find Amanda hosting national and local TV segments across the county. Her work ...

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, ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Selecting colors for the exterior of your house can feel a bit daunting. Even if you ...

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 ...

Planning to paint your home’s exterior? Whether you have an ’80s split, a ’50s ranch, a ’70s Cape or a vintage saltbox colonial, you’re likely to choose a historic color with roots dating back to ...