When (and How) to Paint Your Vinyl Siding
The whole point of vinyl siding is that you don’t have to paint it and it’ll last for decades, but there are actually a lot of good reasons to consider…
The Best Ways to Remove Paint Splatters From Any Surface
No matter how careful you are with your DIY paint job, there’s a good chance a few drops will end up where you don’t want them, such as on your…
Why You Shouldn’t Use Exterior Paint Inside
Having separate types of paint for indoor versus outdoor use may sound like a marketing ploy to get us to buy more paint—reminiscent of when advertisers a century ago tried…
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,…
How to Make Sure Your Paint Job Doesn’t Peel, Bubble, or Discolor
It’s often said that painting is the home project that gives you the most bang for the buck. A fresh coat of paint can make a room feel brighter, bigger…
Prepare Your Porch for Winter Now
Adding some fresh paint to your porch or deck is a good way to refresh your outdoor space and make it more inviting. But paint does more than just add…
Deglosser Is a Superior Alternative to Sandpaper When You’re Refinishing Furniture
Refinishing cabinets is a cost-effective and simple upgrade that you can do yourself to breathe new life into a tired space. Whether you’re redoing all your glossy kitchen cabinets or…
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…