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 ...

Sanding is universally accepted as a standard step when painting laminate furniture, but it is also considered to be one of the most time-consuming and fiddly. The good news is that with careful ...

A new coat of paint can turn a used car into a vehicle of beauty. Making used cars beautiful with a coat of paint can also mean lining your pockets with money if you know how to prep, stripe, prime ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

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

The first painters didn’t have vibrant and smooth oil paints. Instead, the earliest human works of art we know of were made using a mixture of powder from rocks, dirt, bone or other minerals and egg ...

There’s no easier (or less expensive) way to spiff up your house than by applying a fresh coat of paint. It certainly seems easy—until you have to make all those decisions about colors, brands, and ...

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 ...

Unlocking the secrets of how to make a room look bigger with paint will help you maximise the perception of space in your home, making even the tiniest of rooms feel more spacious and welcoming. Never ...

If you're handy with exterior paints and enjoy working outdoors, you might be well-suited for a job as a curb painter. Curb painting is an ideal way to make street addresses more visible to drivers, ...