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 ...

As any do-it-yourself-er knows, there can be immense satisfaction and pride in completing a home-improvement project—and the quickest, easiest way to experience those feelings of accomplishment just ...

Interior color consultants promise to end homeowners’ paint paralysis and prevent costly mistakes. How do virtual services ...

If you have paint leftover from redecorating your interiors it can be very tempting to take it outside and give outdoor walls, furniture, and fencing a quick refresh too – especially when you think ...

Many rooms and hallways have ceiling-mounted light fixtures, which are difficult to neatly paint around, unless you employ this simple strategy: Unscrew and lower the fixture’s canopy, which is the ...

We rigorously tested paints from Benjamin Moore, Behr, and other brands for hiding and staining performance Li Wang, a CR test engineer, prepares paint for a staining test in our labs. By Tanya A.

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A FRESH coat of paint can be a great way at giving your home a new look. However, there’s a particular colour you’ll want to avoid if you’re planning on putting your house on the market any time soon.

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...