Question: I have a beautiful old stained wooden front that is in good condition. I have tried to refinish it twice, but the glossy finish does not hold up. How should I finish it next time so it lasts ...

Q: We just stripped six layers of paint off the front door of our 1820s house. I think the door is made of chestnut. We don’t want to repaint it, and we don’t like polyurethane. What’s the best ...

Q: The exterior side of our front door looks like it’s spotted with mildew. I asked two house painters if they could fix it but they were not interested. What should we do? A: A front door should ...

Your front door does more than just welcome guests. It sets the tone for your home’s curb appeal and withstands the brunt of daily wear, weather, and grime, too. Whether it’s coated in pollen, ...

A solid exterior paint on a front door could increase your home’s value. Studies have found when the front door is painted the right hue, homes can fetch upward of $6,000 more in resale value. But ...

Color-loving designers share their painting secrets.

Your front door gives visitors a first impression of your home, but you'll want to keep some things in mind to avoid ...