No DIY advice is ignored as often as the recommendation to thoroughly wash the walls before priming and painting. Even careful DIYers are tempted to bypass this step when the walls appear to be clean and in good shape, and many do-it-yourselfers don’t bother to clean them in any way, instead opting to simply slather…

Should you use a paint sprayer or a paint roller when you are painting your home’s interior or exterior? Paint spraying is fast and capable of covering rough textures that rollers can’t touch, yet the preparation work is extensive. Paint rollers have less prep work and the tools are less expensive, but it’s very labor-intensive….

When you pull out the roller or the brush and start painting your home, the paint’s ingredients and how it is made are likely the least of your concerns. Visions of your soon-to-be beautiful living room, bedroom, or kitchen run through your mind, not paint solvents, resins, and pigments being blended in a factory. Yet…

Paint and primer in one, or self-priming paint, is a great option for many DIYers to save time when painting the interior or exterior of a home. This type of paint works well for many projects, however, it isn’t right for every job, depending on the type of surface you need to paint. Read on…

Easy-to-remove painter’s tape has become the paint edging device of choice for most do-it-yourselfers because of its predictability and low-stick qualities. By contrast, painting without tape might seem difficult, unnecessary, and even a bit quaint. Painting alongside an edge without a protective border can indeed be a nerve-wracking experience. Yet painting wall, ceiling, and trim edges without…

Painter’s tape is used to prep a surface before painting to mask off edges, ensure sharp lines, or create designs. Knowing how to tape a room and remove painter’s tape can impact the success of your paint job. Rather than removing the tape immediately after painting when the surface is still wet, it’s best to…

As the planet shifts to more environmentally friendly products, paint companies follow suit by offering paint labeled “low VOC” or “no VOC.” VOCs are volatile organic compounds or chemicals found in many building materials that give off gasses that can build up and harm people and the environment. When you smell that “new paint smell,” those are…

While painting a room isn’t necessarily a difficult DIY job, it’s not always easy—how many coats does one wall need again? There are a few critical ways to prepare before you get started on your paint project, as well as some things that you should consider as you go. If you’re planning to tackle any of…

DIY projects are a budget-friendly and fun way to change the look of your home and furniture. If you are looking to repurpose an old, worn-out dresser into a new treasure in no time and want to take on a creative project, there are a few things you should keep in mind. We asked experts…