TACOMA, Wash. — A good exterior paint job should last about seven years, say painting professionals. But most homeowners want to change the exterior color of their home long before the paint wears ...

A little paint, a lot of patience and ... poof! Your home has an entirely new look and feel. All it takes is a few gallons of paint and a handful of other inexpensive tools. "Painting is becoming the ...

Paint is one of the least expensive ways to change a room, design publications will say. I would beg to differ. Yes, paint is much less expensive than a new piece of furniture, but if not done ...

Your primer coat is really important when painting new dry wall, as it preps the surface of the walls and ceiling to improve the paint's adhesion and coverage. But how many coats of primer do you need ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Is it really worth the effort and expense to prime before you paint? Absolutely. A ...

Somewhere, probably at this very moment, a homeowner is picking up a paintbrush. Or thinking about it. “Traditionally, interior painting is the No. 1 do-it-yourself project,” says Debbie Zimmer, a ...

Tired of your old paint job? Moving into a previously lived-in home? You can paint over the old color quickly and easily with a few tricks. The DIY community at Stack Exchange tells you how. We are ...

Lauren has six years of experience writing and editing home improvement content. She covered lifestyle, DIY, design and cleaning at The Spruce for five years and contributed home improvement pieces to ...