Your appliance colors were stylish when you bought them, but now they are dated. Or perhaps you want to inject some fun, bold color into your kitchen. If your appliances run fine and have plenty of life, you don’t have to trade them in for new ones. Instead, just paint them. Here’s how. A wide-ranging… Read more »
If your home’s exterior is painted, you know the story: That beautiful paint job begins to show wear and tear after five to seven years, requiring you to repaint. What if there were a longer-lasting alternative? Ceramic house paint is incredibly durable and offers a number of advantages over latex exterior paint. Here’s what you… Read more »
The newly painted walls in your living room look beautiful, but the drips of paint you’ve discovered you left behind on your hardwood floor? Not so much. Fortunately, dried paint drops or spills can generally be cleaned up. Here’s how to remove paint from finished wood. Act fast The most important step you can take… Read more »
You’ve looked at paint chips till you are bleary-eyed, but you’ve finally found the perfect wall colors for your home’s interior. Unfortunately, your job’s not over. What color will you paint the trim? Here’s our primer on what to consider when choosing trim paint colors. Initial considerations Though we generally focus first on the color… Read more »
White paint might seem the simplest choice for painting your home’s walls, but it’s anything but. One trip to the paint store is all it takes to see that there are dozens of white paints, each of which looks a bit different. So how to choose the right white paint for your home? Here are… Read more »
Wood-paneled living areas were popular in the 1960s and 70s. Unfortunately, fifty years later, some of that wall paneling has still not been updated. If you don’t want dated wood paneling in your new home, should you remove and replace it, or can you paint over it? Removal versus painting If the paneling is genuine,… Read more »
Replacing or refinishing cabinets is part of most kitchen updates. Painting cabinets is a popular option these days that costs a fraction of replacing existing cabinets. You could hire someone to paint kitchen cabinets, but you can also handle the job yourself. Come on, you’ve got this! Compare with a professional It doesn’t hurt to… Read more »
Accidents happen in busy households, and invariably walls get dirty, dinged and dented. Here’s how to make these accidents disappear. Evaluate the wall damage What was it that hit the wall? Did it discolor the paint but not penetrate the surface? Or did it scratch, dent or gouge both the paint and the wall beneath… Read more »
It’s refreshing to open windows to let in fresh air on a beautiful spring or autumn day. But what if your window won’t budge? Here’s a quick DIY fix that will let in balmy breezes. What caused the windows to stick? When window frames are painted, the drying paint can form a seal along the… Read more »
Wrought iron brings classic elegance to home design. Wrought iron fences, doors, and furniture can provide a lifetime of beauty. But the material needs care to protect it. Let’s discuss how to maintain, paint and enjoy wrought iron. The iron age returns Iron has been used both decoratively and practically in home construction for centuries…. Read more »
Rooms come alive when an accent wall commands attention. You can bring the focus to a particular wall with something as simple as a bold paint color or as complex as custom built-in shelving. Whatever your choice, an accent wall will bring character to any room. What is an accent wall? An accent wall is… Read more »
We’ve all seen them: nail or screw heads popping out of sheetrock after a house settles. They are a blemish on an otherwise smooth surface, so your eye is drawn to them. Can you fix them yourself? You sure can. Here’s how. Supplies. You’ll need a box cutter, a nail set and hammer, a screwdriver,… Read more »
One of the biggest and most common do-it-yourself projects is painting. Especially for new homeowners, it’s only natural to paint over a room (or four). But, before you head to the paint store, ask yourself a key question: Should I prime the walls before painting? The answer? Maybe. Because priming adds a lot of time,… Read more »
Before you pick up that paintbrush or roller, do yourself a favor and study up on the types of paint, the materials you’ll need to do a good job and the techniques required to make your painted surfaces look like you hired a pro. Types of paint. Paint falls into two basic types: water-based and… Read more »
How do you go about picking the best paint for your home project? Choosing the right color is a good first step but the type of paint you use and the sheen are also crucial to a successful project. Let’s get started. Latex paints are a water-based, consumer-friendly option. They are easy to apply and… Read more »
