Q: I own a stucco home that was built in the late 1940s. It was last painted about 10 years ago and is flaking. When I lift the flakes off with a putty knife, the underside is white and chalky. The ...

As “The Wall Wizard,” Brian Santos knows what it takes to get a quality painted surface. The painting expert, author of the new “Painting and Wallpapering Secrets” (Wiley), recently shared tips on ...

Paint projects are an inevitable part of homeownership. And if you’re a renter, giving contractor-beige walls a splash of color could be the perfect way to personalize your space. But painting ...

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Have you ever noticed that sometimes you get a little dimpling, cratering, or small unpainted streaks on the surfaces of your painting projects? And, for some reason, you can't seem to fill these ...

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The paint on your home takes a beating in the desert sun and heat, but one local painting contractor has the right formula for longevity. It’s a simple approach where he uses one of the best paints on ...