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…
Six Clever Ways to Use Luminous Paint (and Three That Aren’t Too Smart)
From the discovery of fire to the invention of car headlights so bright they nearly vaporize everything in their path, the history of humanity has always been a battle against…
Use ‘Hydro-Dipping’ to Give Anything a Faux Marble Finish
Photo: Aarnav Dommata (Shutterstock) Sometimes an old piece of glassware or plant pot simply needs a refresh, or you might have a thrifted item that doesn’t quite go with your…
You’re Probably Painting Your Bathroom Wrong
Photo: ungvar (Shutterstock) Paint is among the easiest and most affordable renovations you can do to a room. But while it has the power to transform an aging bathroom, they…
You Should Consider Painting Old Wood Floors (Hear Me Out)
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) The first apartment I rented as a poor twenty-something had crappy wood floors that were painted brown, a fact I never much thought about until years later,…
How to Clean Paint Brushes and Rollers (So You Can Actually Reuse Them)
Photo: Nataliia Liubinetska (Shutterstock) When you finish up painting a room, piece of furniture, or other project, the last thing you want to do is clean up the mess you’ve…
How to Paint Upholstery
Photo: Yuliya Sham (Shutterstock) When it comes to updating the interior of your home (especially on a budget), paint is your best friend. A few coats can transform a room…
How to Paint Your Boring, White Plastic Outlet Covers
Photo: ungvar (Shutterstock) Picture an electrical outlet cover or a light switch plate: What color is it? If you’re thinking of one that’s plastic and either white or off-white (either…
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…
You Can Paint Your Laminate Countertops (Instead of Replacing Them)
Photo: VH-studio (Shutterstock) When budgeting time and money for your kitchen renovation, set a bit of both aside specifically for your countertops. Counters are notoriously expensive to replace—but they stick…