Taking the time to plan your project will save you both time and money in the long run. Invest in a good quality angle sash brush for cutting in and detail work. When painting your walls, paint around ...

For most homeowners, learning how to paint a room is a quintessential part of maintaining or renovating a home. And, if you’re a beginning DIY’er on a journey of redesigning or updating your space, ...

The first question to ask yourself even before you pick up a paintbrush is: How do I choose a paint color? Head to your home center or paint store and have them mix three or four color samples for you ...

Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve all been spending an inordinate amount of time at home. Some of us have used the time to pick up new hobbies, read great books, or even redecorate. If you’re in ...

EVEN ACCOMPLISHED DIY-ers and veteran home-improvement wizards find paint projects so demanding and exasperating they outsource them to pros. Still, said Portland, Ore., painter Mike Snelson, “there ...

A fresh coat of paint can breathe new life into a space, whether you're turning your bedroom into a calm retreat or giving your home office a light refresh. And yes—anyone can do it. However, a great ...

For almost a decade, I’ve more or less worked happily from home at my kitchen counter. It was a perfectly fine place to be when I was the only one home. Since home became “Home” again, and the kitchen ...

First, you should clean the brick before you begin painting it. To do this, use a wire brush and soapy water to scrub down the brick. Make sure the brick is completely dry before you begin the ...

Finding a paint color is tricky in and of itself, but painting a kid’s room adds another complicated layer to the design process. Now, it’s you and your little design assistant’s opinions both being ...

Whether it comes to you in an inspired moment right after watching your favorite home design show, or you’ve been slowly warming up to the idea over some stretch of time, making the decision to change ...

Not everyone wants to design a living room over and over again. While there are some who wouldn’t mind picking out paints and fabrics every few months—either because of their careers or hobbies—the ...