The Pros Share How to Clean a Paint Roller
Ever wondered how to clean a paint roller? Yeah, us too. So, we asked our paint experts for pro tips on keeping your paint rollers and brushes in prime condition. Keep Your Tools Clean And They’ll Last Longer It’s like mom and dad always sa...
Inquiring Minds Ask: What Colors Help You Sleep?
Thanks to stress, night-time device usage and poor sleep hygiene, a good night’s sleep can be hard to find. So, it’s important to do what you can to ensure a date with Morpheus (the Greek god of sleep, not the Matrix dude – though that migh...
What Are the Best Painting Tools for Your Home?
Most of us don’t paint very often – pros recommend every three to five years, but since interior paint lasts longer, some people may wait 10 or more years between paint jobs. So, when you do paint, you want to have the right tools for the job...
The Best Windowless Bathroom Paint Colors May Surprise You
Bathrooms, especially powder rooms, Jack-and-Jill bathrooms and basement loos, are often dark. That means you’re faced with picking windowless bathroom paint colors, which can be a challenge for these potentially drab spaces. Here’s how to choose...
Painting Your Exterior Foundation? Learn How To Do It Right
Like the rest of your home, your foundation exterior requires maintenance to keep it in tip-top shape. Painting your exterior foundation tracks, in terms of timing, with the rest of your house. Pros recommend painting every five to 10 years, depe...
Learning What Sheen To Use for Ceiling Paint Can Save You Time and Money
How long has it been since you painted your ceilings? If it’s been more than 10 years, look up. You’ll probably see a fourth wall whose paint has been dulled by time, sunlight and regular exposure to dust. Picking the right paint – includin...
Are You Wondering How To Paint a Porch? Our Pros Share Tips
Warm weather is here, which means it’s porch-sitting time. Porches, like the rest of your home, need regular maintenance. That means you may be wondering how to paint a porch. This is an easy DIY project, one that will instantly impro...
Wall Putty: Painting Pros Share How and Why to Use It
Wall putty comes in a couple of popular types, spackling and wall compound. Know the difference so you can pick the right one for your project. Wall Putty 101 Remember that time your kids rode their bikes inside and the pedals dinged the hallwa...
Use Metallic Paint To Make Your Home Sparkle
Metallic paint is a faux finish that, when painted on walls, doors or ceilings, brings an added sparkle to your home. It takes a little more elbow grease to apply than a standard paint job, and you need to know some special techniques t...
How To Romance Your Rooms With Limewash Paint
Limewash paint has been used as a decorative and protective treatment for at least ten thousand years. But thanks to its ecofriendly, antiseptic qualities and magical, romantic finish, it’s just as relevant today. If you’re thinking...