Outdoor House Painting

People choose cedar siding because it has an attractive straight grain and is durable. It is naturally more moisture and insect resistant than other woods and resists cupping, swelling and...

Properly prepared, a penetrating stain on the exterior of a house will look good and protect the wood for a decade or longer. The method you use to prepare the surface for the stain will depend on...

Redwood is one of the most durable deck woods because of its inherent resistance to rotting, decay and pest damage. Unlike many other woods, redwood does not have to be stained or sealed to...

Exterior doors - particularly your front door - are focal points on your house. While many doors come pre-stained and finished by the factory, you can save money by staining and finishing your own...

When guests walk up to your home, the first thing they see is your front door. A worn out, dirty and dingy door is the first impression you are giving to anyone who knocks. Refinishing your...

Cedar wood looks beautiful, but needs regular maintenance. Mildew and dirt can ruin the surface of cedar wood on outside surfaces. Many commercial stains and sealants are available, but nothing...

Weather and foot traffic will take a heavy toll on the surface of a porch, so staining the surface can restore its appearance. Refinishing a porch requires preparation. Avoiding proper preparation...

Stain cedar lumber to protect it from fading in sunlight and from moisture erosion. Western red cedar has beautiful colors at all stages of fading, but the wood deteriorates if it's not protected...

Wood decks require staining every one to three years to maintain their beauty and withstand the elements. The best time to stain a deck is immediately after it is built and then in the spring....

The beauty of natural stains on wood, hardwood or cement fiber siding is only matched by their durability. Preparing the siding for staining is as important as choosing the right color. Inspect...

Maintaining a good exterior finish on your log cabin helps preserve the structural integrity of your home. Along with the exterior chinking between logs, it is your first line of defense against...

You need to stain your deck to prevent damage caused by rain, sun and snow. Failure to do so will result in wood that eventually falls apart. Deck stains come in a variety of colors and mixtures,...

People have a lot complaints about painting redwood siding. One of the big complaints is that it tends to peel. Follow these steps and you will paint like a pro.

Outdoor decks are great for family barbecues, late evening lounges and many other leisure activities. There are many ways to keep a deck looking good. Because the wood used to construct an outdoor...

Unless you want a new fence to weather and turn gray within a year, you'll want to stain it. Not only will your fence look better, it will last longer because stain protects the wood deterioration...

Though shakes and shingles are usually considered more attractive when stained or left natural, they can also be painted. Be aware that once painted they are generally always painted as the only...

Painting or staining fiberglass stairs can lead to mixed results depending upon the amount of time and effort one puts into the project. The quality of the paint/stain has a tremendous impact on...

Wood decking makes a long lasting poolside surface for much cheaper than concrete or brick.Staining a wood deck that surrounds a pool is essentially the same as staining any other wood deck, with...

Pressure treated wood has wood preservatives forced deeply into the fibers to make it virtually immune to rot and termite damage. It usually has a slightly greenish cast and costs a little more...