12 Questions Before You Hire a Painter - Good decisions start with good questions.

Apples to Apples - The ins & outs of comparing estimates.

Color It Beautiful - The Kansas City Star's overview of exterior color ideas.

Daunting Colors - More exterior color suggestions. Very well done.

Choosing Exterior Paint Colors - Good general considerations.

All About Scraping House Paint - The practical difference between prep work and restoration.

Picking A Painter: How To Spot A Pro - Consumer Reports overview.

Lead Paint - the EPA's very complete overview.

Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home - Widely available publication from the EPA.

21st Century Face Lift for Homes - Helpful Do's & Don't from the Orange County Register.