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 ...

You may have a list of home-improvement projects you've been promising to get to. Maybe you started inside—by repainting the living room a mood-boosting shade or by redecorating the bedroom with ...

Deciding what color to paint your house can be difficult, and with the trends shifting on a regular basis it can be hard to figure out where to start. Before you begin, it’s important to consider your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are some home exteriors that simply stop you in your tracks, whether it’s a dreamy white farmhouse, ...

In a 2019 analysis of homes sold by Zillow, the average cost of updating the paint (inside and out) on a home and doing basic landscaping was around $3,000. It may seem like a lot, but if you pick the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As Country Living’s Senior Homes Editor, I spend a lot of time looking at homes, so let me share a little ...

Do you have trouble picking the right colors when it’s time to repaint the outside of your home? Does the thought of choosing the wrong colors scare you silly? The dizzying array of color choices are ...

"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 ...

Selling a house can be a nightmarish task, but don't worry! We've consulted top property experts to help you sell your home at its top value with as little renovation work as possible. These exterior ...