Consumer Reports recommends semi-gloss paint for exterior doors and trim. Plus, top paints from our tests and tips on how to paint like a pro.

Think about using the shiny finish just for the door trim or other exterior accents, especially if you want to simply test the look first. Read the original article on House Digest.

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 ...

My wife wants to change the front door on our home. The door is flanked by sidelights. I don't know how to attack this project because the door frames and sidelights seem to be permanently ...