If you have ever stepped up to someone's front door, especially in the south of the country, and noticed a wonderfully painted blue porch ceiling, you may wonder why they chose to make such a ...

Atmospheric sky-blues and blue-greens are classic choices for Southerners, particularly on the ceilings of porches and patios throughout the region. This family of breezy, beautiful blues feels at ...

While texture-painting a ceiling is not a solution for deep cracks, it is an attractive way to conceal light ones and add interest and dimension to an otherwise flat surface. After patching and ...

A porch can be a warm and inviting extension of your home, so don't miss the chance to elevate this all-important space. One excellent way to make it stand out is to rethink the ceiling, which can add ...

If you've ever had the pleasure of sipping sweet tea on a sun-drenched wraparound porch down South, you might have looked up and found a colorful surprise. Porch ceilings in the American South (and ...

Bright and dark paint colors can attract wasps and mosquitoes, so it’s best to steer clear of vibrant hues and wood tones. Light, neutral colors like beige, white, or khaki may help deter bugs and ...

Roof leaks, overflowing sinks, tobacco smoke and big spills can all leave ugly ceiling stains or dinginess that is impossible to conceal with plain old paint. But cover the stain with a coat of ...

In recent years, various media outlets have published commentary on a custom in some parts of the U.S. South in which homes have light blue paint on exteriors, particularly porch ceilings, eaves, ...

A: The mildew is growing because the porch ceiling gets wet, most likely from condensation that forms there because of the way a porch straddles the divide between indoors and outdoors. Air under a ...