I read your explanation for green shutters on the second floor and white on the first floor (Scribbler, Nov. 27). The explanation I was told years ago by a Lancaster tour guide was much simpler. The ...

In contrast to a regular paint job, whitewashing brightens the look of wood surfaces while allowing their natural grain to show through. The light color and pleasingly imperfect aesthetic of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While we might not all be blessed with wide plank floors and exposed wood beams, there is one aspect of ...

Q. Over the years, I have spent thousands of dollars trying to keep my brick home painted. I have bought the best paint and hired professional painters, only to have the paint peel after just a few ...

Make no mistake, wood in all its forms will never go out of style. After all, it's Mother Nature's number-one material and it's highly unlikely that its presence will be taken for granted. But every ...