Painting Tips

Three painting pros recommend the best primers to solve common painting problems, including stains on walls, moisture damage, old painted…

If you live in an older home, it's a good idea to check for lead paint, especially before remodeling. Start with an inexpensive DIY test,…

We'll show you how to prepare your house for painting and make your paint job last longer. Careful prep work on these trouble spots will double…

We show you how to fix common wall flaws and make them perfectly smooth before you paint. You'll save the $200 expense of hiring a pro.

Masking off baseboard and other trim is a great way to get a professional-looking paint job. You'll get a crisp, clean paint line where the…

Henry Ford said it best: “Before anything else, getting ready is the secret to success.” And it’s certainly true when it…

Check out these tips and tricks from paint and wallpaper professionals that will make your projects easier and faster. From how to paint in…

Professional painters share their secrets for producing a great-looking interior paint job. The work will go faster with less hassle too.

Quick fixes for the 8 most common drywall flaws, including nail pops, cracks at corners, bubbled or loose tape and holes. Fix them right before…

Save time and money as you give a fresh new look to tired old doors. Can't live with that ugly stain the previous owners used on the…

These pro secrets about the best way to use and care for your paintbrushes and paint rollers will make any paint job around the house easier,…

Got rust? We can show you how to get rid of it. The key is to properly prep the rusty steel before you paint. A little work up front will yield…

Latex paint left out in the cold doesn't always have to be thrown away. Before you give up on it, open the can and check the condition. Here's…

Do you want your old trim to look fresh, smooth and crisp after you've painted it? These tips show you how the pros do it. They're DIY…

Transform a room in one weekend with one of these three creative painting and glazing techniques. All are easy-to-do, attractive and…

Peeling paint on the siding outside of a bathroom can mean there's a problem with bathroom humidity. It's a problem that must be fixed right…

Washing brushes thoroughly and combing the bristles to get them completely clean will make them last much longer. Then wrap and hang them to…

Build this light, but strong bench in about 4 hours. Use it as a table and as scaffolding as well as for sitting.

Paint thinner and mineral spirits both work well for cleaning oil-based paint, but there are subtle differences, including odor and cost. This…

Paintbrushes full of dried paint or varnish don't have to be discarded. Done properly, a good soak in brush cleaner can restore the bristles to…