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 ...

But you can also buy a kit at the hardware store and test the moisture levels in the stucco to be sure it’s thoroughly dry. When you do paint, put a good primer on first; then apply the paint.