Here’s What Those Spray Paint Marks on Trees Mean
Photo: Mino Surkala (Shutterstock) If you spend enough time surrounded by trees, you may come across some that have been marked with various colors of spray paint, using different symbols,…
You Can Make Boring Glass Look Like Sea Glass
If you have some clear glass decor you’re tired of, or if you found a great piece at a thrift store, but the color isn’t quite what you want, you…
10 Things in Your House You Should Maybe Just Paint
Despite the incredible flexibility and utility of paint, we tend to be narrow in our appreciation of the stuff. Most of us think of paint as something that goes on…
Use ‘Mood-Ring Paint’ for a Color-Changing Effect on These Surfaces
Paint can add all kinds of dimension to a room. It can help make your space bigger or smaller, and it can even affect your mood. If you want your…
How to Get (or Make) ‘Barbie Pink’ Paint, Despite a Global Shortage
Thanks to the new Barbie movie, the world’s supply of pink paint is greatly depleted. Even before the film began painting their sets, supply chain issues and access to materials…
The Right Way to Repaint Your Outdoor Furniture (So You Don’t Have to Replace It)
Photo: aceshot1 (Shutterstock) You need comfortable furniture on your deck or patio if you’re planning to do entertaining in the warm weather, but because they’re exposed to the elements, these…
How to Fake Marble, Leather, and Other Expensive-Looking Surface Finishes
Photo: Photographee.eu (Shutterstock) If you want to breath new life into some old furniture or decor, a little paint can do the trick. These faux finishes will elevate a regular…
How to Paint Your Old Lampshades (and Why You Should)
Photo: Carla Bortolott (Shutterstock) Lamps tend to have a longer shelf-life than cushioned pieces of furniture like couches, recliners, and upholstered chairs. They’re much easier to move (and therefore, to…