“Screened porches that are their own little spaces can depart from the details of the main house,” note the Birmingham-based designers. “We like to paint the interior walls, ceiling, and any trim work ...

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Repainting a wooden porch’s railings and ceiling is a great way to increase curb appeal and create a welcoming entry to any home. Step 1: As with any paint project, preparation is 90 percent of the ...

Porches and Southern homes often go hand in hand, particularly if the house is older. They are places to take naps, relax, enjoy summer evenings and entertain guests. And if your house is 100 years ...

A colorful porch is a great way to increase curb appeal and create a magazine-worthy outdoor area. Try these simple decor ...

Have you ever passed a beautiful mansion or cozy cottage and wondered why the porch ceiling was painted blue? It’s a southern tradition based on folklore but many Alabamians claim its true purpose is ...

The summer sun can make walking in your bare feet - or bare paws - on concrete, porches and patios a painful experience. Glidden Paint by PPG, however, has a solution with its new Cool Surface ...

Does painting the porch a certain hue of blue keep out stinging insects—or restless spirits? Mike McGrath, host of You Bet Your Garden, discusses what the color ‘Haint Blue’ can do for you. Plus: Mike ...

Thirteen years. In 13 years, I figure I will have a freshly-painted porch. By that time, I also figure it will be a termite-eaten, water-rotted, sagging, splintering mess. Ready for replacement. But ...

Q: I have an older concrete porch that has never been painted. I will be painting it with patio latex paint. I plan on cleaning with TSP (trisodium phosphate) and then applying a concrete bonding ...