Chalk paint creates a soft, chalky patina that gives furniture an antique look and it makes refinishing furniture and cabinets easier because it requires little prep work. Although it is a useful and ...

There's a good chance your old room modeled this colorful, textured style.

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

As restless renters and homeowners search for ways to spruce up their living spaces during the pandemic, they often find themselves in the paint-swatch aisle. It’s easy to see why. Painting is one of ...

When an electrical box ruined our living room wall, my roommate made something beautiful out of it — and it's still hanging ...

When Annie Sloan created Chalk Paint in 1990, she never imagined that it would become the go-to decorative paint for anyone embarking on a do-it-yourself home project—which is exactly what it is today ...

Many people, including me, have painted their kitchen cabinets and been perfectly happy with the results. Painting cabinets sounds old school compared to today’s emphasis on tearing out the kitchen ...

A DIY car paint job is a big project. It involves many steps and a lot of preparation. While painting your own vehicle can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, it comes with its fair share of ...

First off, don’t get the wrong idea here. Quality materials help make for a kick-ass paint job, but even $900 a gallon paint is wasted if it’s applied badly. Conversely, bargain-basement paint can ...