Painting outdoor wood features, such as decks, fences, and planters, can be a real challenge. This is especially true if you are dealing with weathered or rough surfaces that need sanding and cleaning ...

Outdoors, stain helps wood furniture or backyard equipment look at home in the landscape. Whether you're working on an Adirondack chair or a swing set (like I did), the same do-it-yourself process ...

Dear Thomas: With proper preparation and application techniques, the paint should not peel for at least twice that long and probably longer. The quality of the paint has some impact on it, but even ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The pleasure of enjoying a deck, patio, or lawn while comfortably lounging in a classic piece of outdoor furniture enriches our lives. As a ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Painting your home has an instantly transformative effect.

With temperatures dropping and many spending more time inside, it’s important to make sure any outdoor wood will be protected through the cold winter. This means painting and varnishing as well as ...

We asked interior designer Ashley Phipps from Simply Designing — what paint colors should I use to complement wood furniture? Q: I tend to stick to wood furniture in my house. My space looks a little ...