Aluminum siding is one of the most durable home building materials. But with the passage of enough time, its appearance can get as tired, worn and faded as that of any other exterior surface. If your aluminum siding has seen better days, there’s great news: Weathered aluminum siding doesn’t have to be replaced; it can be repainted. And as long as you use the right type of paint, it’s relatively simple to restore. Preparing aluminum siding for a fresh paint job involves washin

After a long day there is nothing better than coming home and unwinding with a nice, warm bath or shower. Is your bathroom the peaceful retreat you crave after a tough day, or could it use some sprucing up? Sure, a full bathroom remodel would be wonderful, but there are plenty of great color combinations to create a soothing sanctuary with just a can or two of paint and a little bit of time. Relaxing Color Combinations There are plenty of paint color options that set the mood

Ever been to a paint store and been completely overwhelmed by the hundreds of options available to you? Matte vs glossy, pastel or earthy, oil based or water based, Behr or Sherwin-Williams? Matching your existing interior design, furnishings, furniture, and carpet is difficult. It can also be challenging to pick out from the hundreds of color options and combinations as well as the subtle shades available. Our expert paint advisor can help you choose the right brand, color s

With year-end holidays fast approaching, so too are visits by friends and family. Is your home company-ready? If not, don’t panic. You can quickly enhance your home with paint. Adding a fresh interior paint color scheme is a wonderful way to beautify a home quickly and inexpensively. And with several weekends left before you greet your guests, you have ample time to do so. One option is to go the traditional route by applying a coat of primer, then adding color with two or mo

Paint chips are so 20th century. Not sure what color to paint the living room? There’s an app for that. In fact, there are several. Over the past decade, major paint manufacturers have introduced free, online design tools to help homeowners choose interior and exterior paint color via computer, tablet or smartphone. And they just keep getting better. We checked out the latest offerings from three leading platforms — Color Capture by Benjamin Moore, ColorSmart by Behr and Colo