Paints & Finishes

Nothing brings a room to life quite like it—but getting a professional-looking finish on a wall painted in this color can be tricky.

Removing dust, cobwebs, grease, and grime is key to ensuring that you get great results when painting.

Removing wood stain may seem like a daunting task, but it can be a simple DIY project with the right know-how.

It’s no surprise that a fresh coat of paint can increase the value of your home, but a Zillow study shows that the top colors are not all neutrals.

Keep your home looking fresh and vibrant by regularly touching up paint in these high-traffic areas.

Do your neutral walls feel too bland? Though these muted tones are popular, adding a bold accent color can elevate your style and push your interior design to the next level.

When it comes to bringing new colors into your home, why limit yourself to the walls? Add accent colors in these 10 unusual places to brighten your living space.

Not all water-based paints are the same, and that’s particularly true when it comes to these two popular options.

Few decorating tricks transform the feel of a room as easily, quickly, and inexpensively as a fresh coat of paint. Perhaps because painting is so easy—a bit inconvenient, true, but well within the reach of even a novice DIYer—it’s tempting to go all-out with the color trend of the day. After all, if you get tired of the color or decide it isn’t really you, change is just a paintbrush away. Still, most homeowners don’t want to repaint walls on a regular basis, so if you are considering one of the following nine trendy colors, keep in mind that it might feel like yesterday’s news—or have you wondering, “What was I thinking?”—sooner rather than later.

DIY wallpapering isn’t for the faint of heart, but with careful planning, you can set yourself up for success—and an eye-catching reward.