My bedroom paint is peeling off all the way down to the bare drywall and joint compound?? I had this home built in 1996, could it be that room was not primed first? And how can I even it out between the coats of paint and the bare drywall? I’m

I have recently installed a unfinished maple door. I’d like to paint it. Should I prime it first? Also, would latex or oil be more durable?

My lab puppy chewed on my siding. It isn’t a huge area only about 3 inches wide. Can this be repaired before painting? Thanks.

I don’t have major cracks (some are due to settling I guess). Some people say yes to caulking any cracks but I have also heard that caulking doesn’t allow the house to move/shift due to weather and will cause bigger problems down the road. Thanks.