DIY

What’s the best paint for metal? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Learn the ins and outs of selecting the right one for your project, whether it’s outdoor grill or indoor light fixtures.

Few colors in home design can be considered both fresh and traditional, but gray succeeds on both counts. It’s been called the color of the season for more seasons than we can count, and yet it’s still a go-to color pick for nearly any room in the house. Gray is a versatile neutral that, depending on its hue, can be paired with either warm colors or cool, crisp tones. Read on to find some of the most inspirational shades of gray for the home.

When you’re after a polished-looking paint finish, it’s tempting to call in the pros—after all, that’s one way of eliminating those DIY “oops” moments that lead to dropped brushes, spills, stains, or sloppy stippling. But another, less costly approach is to up your painting game. Fortunately, you can remedy—or altogether avoid—many common painting pitfalls simply by arming yourself with professional-grade tools. Keep this collection of industrious instruments from HYDE on hand in your home to achieve a top-dollar paint or drywall finish for a bargain price.This content has been brought to you by Hyde Tools. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila.com.