Q: I have some rot on the flat trim boards next to my windows, doors and all around my house. Some of the rot is severe and some is minor. The wooden boards seem to be glued together with funny V ...

Q: My 18-year-old, two-story house has exterior stucco that is in good shape. But the doors and windows are trimmed in rough-sawn, painted 1-by- 4s, some of which have begun to rot. Not only is ...

Finding the right kind of trim is essential to completing any kind of remodeling project around the house. Familiarize yourself with all the available trim options.

We recently sampled five exterior car trim cleaners and found big differences in the claims, performance, and price. Most of these products are applied much like car wax, using an included ...

How to get the best result when painting exterior wood. Before you paint, make sure the surface is clean. ... It took extra hours of work, but each time I cut a piece of siding or a trim board, ...

He has seen owners of a large, 12-year-old brick house in the $1.3 million price range spend $15,000 to $20,000 to replace the rotted wood exterior trim with “nearly foolproof” plastic trim to ...

Typically, semi-gloss paint is the best choice for exterior doors and trim because it adds shine, provides visual contrast, and is easy to clean. Consumer Reports found six winners in its tests of ...