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When it comes to home improvement, there ARE not many things that can transform the entire mood of a room like a good paint job.

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10 Bad DIY Habits You Need to Stop Doing Immediately

These bad DIY habits might be costing you more than just time and money.

12 Exterior Home Trends You Can Forget About

See what's going on in exterior home trends so you can create more curb appeal...

How to Paint a Room

Read on as we walk you through all the steps, from choosing the paint to...

15 Tips for Painting Outdoor Furniture

This year, consider giving your outdoor furniture a fresh look with paint. Whether you're working...

11 Painting Shortcuts That Do More Harm Than Good

All painting projects, large or small, require diligent preparation and attention to detail. Taking shortcuts...

10-Minute House Repair and Home Maintenance Tips

Simple fixes to household headaches that take 10 minutes or less — these home repairs...

We Tried Benjamin Moore’s 2021 Paint Color of the Year

Aegean Teal caught the attention of our team here at Family Handyman. Here's why we...

Compare all the Paint Colors of the Year for 2021

Decorating your home can be transformative and inspiring. A splash of color on just one...

The Best Colors for Small Bathrooms

These are the top paint color choices for making a small bathroom look bigger.

Family Handyman’s Vintage Handy Hints from the ’80s

In celebration of Family Handyman's 70th Anniversary, we're taking a scroll through the archives and...

How to Build a Dynamic Accent Wall

Turn a blank wall into a showpiece that transforms the entire room!

5 Best Places to Buy Paint Online

Now you can repaint your home without going to the hardware store. These retailers make...

29 Painting Tool Hacks To Get Your Projects Rolling

Whether you’re changing the color of your walls, polishing jewelry or ripping a long board,...

7 Tips for Choosing the Right White Paint

White paint is white hot, but it can also be really hard to nail the...

House Painting Mistakes Everyone Makes (and How to Avoid Them)

To help you avoid mistakes on your next paint job, we put together this list...

14 Things Home Depot Employees Won’t Tell You

The Home Depot offers a wealth of materials, resources and a customer-friendly return policy. But...

How to Paint Wood Paneling

Yes, you can paint wood paneling. And, it can look terrific or it can look...

5 Things to Consider Before Painting a Chalkboard Wall

Chalkboard paint (which is not the same as chalk paint) is fun, versatile and easy...

How To Open a Paint Can (and Everything Else You Need to Know)

Learn how to safely and securely detach (and attach) paint can lids without making a...

Check Out These Peel-and-Stick Paint Samples (Plus Other Painting Innovations)

A new way to see paint samples, plus seven more tips, tools and apps that...

Everything You Need to Know About Mural Wall Painting

If you've always wanted to paint a mural in your home, these tips and tricks...

Save Big By Hiring Contractors Off-Season

Choosing the right time to hire home contractors can save you money and get better...

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Best Faux Painting Techniques

Check out these brilliant faux painting techniques DIYers can use on a variety of different...

How to Remove Paint from Wood Floors

If you or someone else has accidentally gotten paint on your wood floors, your next...

Antique Painted Cabinets: Tips and Techniques to Try at Home

Update the look of your kitchen by giving your existing cabinets a new, yet old...

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