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How to Paint a House

Painting the outside of your house is a major job. But you may be able to spiff up the appearance of your home with some quick repairs. Learn how to paint the exterior of your house. More »


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EXTERIOR PAINTING LIBRARY

Exterior Paints

A given type of paint works on certain surface, and should be applied with particular tools. Learn about the different kinds of exterior paints. Discover the type of exterior paint that's right for you.

How to Paint a House

Painting the outside of your house is a major job. But you may be able to spiff up the appearance of your home with some quick repairs. Learn how to paint the exterior of your house.

Painting Exterior Trim

Painting exterior trim is a slow process that consumes a considerable amount of time. Get tips on how to make the painting job go well here.

Painting Exteriors

A new coat of paint tells the world that your house is new and valuable. Learn the basics of painting exteriors, from repairing and cleaning surfaces to applying paint on siding and trim.

Painting Siding

Find tips on painting siding, including the best time of day to paint, in this helpful home improvement article.

Estimating Exterior Paint

Find out how much paint you'll need to buy to cover your home in this helpful article about estimating exterior paint.

Painting Shutters

Painting shutters is best done with spray paint or a power sprayer. Since that's not always possible, learn how to use a brush for the job here.

Selecting Exterior Paint

Gather tips on selecting exterior paint for your next home painting project in this helpful article, only at HowStuffWorks.


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