Once again I, and my false confidence, forged ahead with a job and read the instructions afterward. Apparently, not just men do this. I had just gotten my bonus room ready to paint. I had taped off ...

Projecting movies, slides or PowerPoint presentations onto an empty wall in your office is a fast, easy and professional way to engage a client without having to spend big bucks on an expensive screen ...

Paint projects are an inevitable part of homeownership. And if you’re a renter, giving contractor-beige walls a splash of color could be the perfect way to personalize your space. But painting ...

As “The Wall Wizard,” Brian Santos knows what it takes to get a quality painted surface. The painting expert, author of the new “Painting and Wallpapering Secrets” (Wiley), recently shared tips on ...

A DIY home painting project can take more time than you'd initially expect. Fortunately, there are tips and tricks you can ...

Paint is the cheapest, easiest renovation you can do: it makes everything fresh and new, it covers defects, and it’s something almost anyone can do to a reasonable level of quality. If you just read ...

Person's hand cleaning the bottom of a wall with soft cloth. - Fotoduets/Getty Images To clean your walls before painting, stick with a soft rag or sponge with warm water and maybe some dish soap, and ...

Cleaning your walls before painting helps the paint stick better and stops peeling, bubbling, and streaking. Use mild soap and water with a soft sponge to gently scrub walls from bottom to top in ...

If you’re painting a room, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to paint the trim or the walls first. While there’s no single “right” answer, most professional painters agree it’s best to ...

Painting is the fastest way to turn flat-pack pieces into custom-looking furniture, and IKEA's simple lines make it ...