While colors can oftentimes be a subjective choice—for example, one person may love a particular shade of green while someone else doesn’t care for it—there are some hues that win out over others when ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

No more guesswork! Here are foolproof tips for choosing the perfect house paint colors for the exterior of your home. Painting a room can be stressful, but painting a home exterior requires a lot more ...

Planning to paint your home’s exterior? Whether you have an ’80s split, a ’50s ranch, a ’70s Cape or a vintage saltbox colonial, you’re likely to choose a historic color with roots dating back to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Although choosing a new shade might sound pretty simple, there's actually a lot to consider. Think about ...

This story is published in cooperation with Willamette Week and Miller Paint. In the years since I moved into my house, I’ve dabbled with color and learned a hard lesson: Paint can be tricky. So when ...