DIY Painting & Wallpaper Ideas and Tips

Combining multiple colors on a single wall to create an ombre effect can seem daunting, but with a little advice you can create an impressive accent wall in any room.

The house I live in is not my "dream house." The floor plan is just okay, and it sure would be nice to have one more bedroom. We're not moving any time soon though, so I've been taking steps to transform my house into a place I really love. Instead...

Painting varnished wood involves thorough prep work to get a durable, professional finish. Check out these tips for prepping and painting over stained and varnished wood.

Check out my review on Zinsser BIN primer, a shellac-based product for priming and sealing surfaces.

Check out my review of Porch and Floor Enamel from Sherwin Williams.

Step by step instructions on how to paint wood paneling as well as selecting your paint color for the job.

To paint behind a radiator without removing it, I make a simple, free tool every time which gets the job done easily. This is how I do it.

Check out these recommendations for the best masking tape for painting.

Check out my two favorite brushes I use the most for cutting in walls and trim.

Many older homes have been painted so many times that the paint becomes a series of thick layers. Humidity, moisture and time have a way of causing these layers to separate and bubble. Eventually it will start cracking and chipping. When this...

Check out my tips for painting staircase walls.

Check out my tips for painting popcorn ceiling texture.

Check out these tips for painting kitchen cabinets white.

Check out my tips for painting vinyl shutters.

Why does paint peel? Well, first, this is a common problem on plaster walls and ceilings. Learn about the reasons for flaking paint and know the exact causes of the problem in your home or office.

Ever wonder if a room gets smaller when you paint it? The answer may surprise you...