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 ...

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Blues and grays have been a popular exterior paint color for the last decade. Now designers are combining the two for ...

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. Choosing colors for your home's ...

If you’ve ever doubted the power of paint, consider the story of “The House on Willow Bend,” a legend in Texas-based Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate agent Shannon Greer’s circles. Neglected for ...

Stark white, cold gray, and pastels can make a home feel sterile, lifeless, or out of place. Unnatural shades and excessive color blocking can clash with the surroundings and feel jarring. Copying a ...

They're both intended to beautify our homes, but it's important to know the difference between interior and exterior paint.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. When selling your home, appearance is everything. Recent research by ...

Exterior home colors are expected to go back to the basics in 2014. We anticipate seeing a lot of white and cream exteriors, desert stucco and the lovely red brick. Many builders are seeing the ...

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. Over the past decade, ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...