Editor's note: Your house is your biggest asset. So if it's starting to look a little shabby and painting it has moved to your must-do list, don't be daunted by the prospect.

Skill level: Beginner Project cost: $1,800 to $13,000 A fresh coat of exterior paint can revitalize a home’s look. Regular painting is also a necessary component of every home maintenance schedule.

There are two basic types of exterior paint: water-based latex and oil-based alkyd. Latex cleans up with soap and water, dries quickly, has low odor, and remains flexible longer so it's less ...

From soft and welcoming to bold and statement-making, these are the paint color trends transforming home exteriors this year.

Choose the Right Exterior Paint Colors for Your House Style Start with the architecture, and notice the details By Kimberly Janeway Last updated: April 02, 2018 ...

Key Takeaways Nature-inspired tones like soft gray, greige, and muted green help lake homes blend with their surroundings.Classic combos pair creamy whites or rich browns with earthy greens and ...

Okay, not literally. This one isn’t about the exterior paint colors of your home but about what’s sitting on its roof. Zillow found that homes with solar panels on top sell for 4.1 percent more.

Exteriors 9. Dark colors. Viggiano says that darker exterior paint colors work well on smaller, street-level houses and on Victorian homes (with lighter trim to show off the architectural details).