Prep Furniture for Painting

Furniture can be painted different colors to create a new look or change the décor of your home. Most furniture can be painted, but needs to be properly prepared if the paint is going to stay...

Troubleshoot Common Painting Problems

Painting is an easy way to change the look of your home or furniture, but it isn't without its problems. Here's a look at some of the most common problems people experience when taking...

Mold And Damp

Mold is very bad for your health and can cause serious respiratory illness. So make sure that you don't ignore even small patches of mold in your home. They could be concealing a larger problem, like rising...

New Houses

If you have just moved into a newly built house you may need to wait a while before painting and decorating. This is of course frustrating, but if you paint too soon you may find...

Renovation, Repair, And Painting Rule

Contractors who take on jobs for properties where lead-based paints might have been used will, in the near future, need to act according to a new rule that has been issued by the Environmental Protection Agency...

Painter’s Tricks And Tips

Tired of messy drips and spills? Here's a way to make them a thing of the past. Slip a rubber band over the open can and each time you dip your brush into the paint,...

Window-Painting Tutorial

Think you're ready to tackle painting those windows? You may think so, but stop to consider that windows are a special-needs area in your home. They are subject to continual temperature changes and condensation, both of...

Caring For Paintbrushes

When most people think about painting their houses, they focus on the paint: its color, texture, durability, and sheen. But a paint-job isn't just about the paint—it's also about the equipment you use and how you care...

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