Whether you are trying to spruce up your home for yourself or potential buyers, a new coat of paint could be just what you need. But a new round of Consumer Reports tests reveal — if you’re shopping by brand name alone, you’re probably not getting the best paint for the job. “Since we test…
Transforming your home’s curb appeal can seem daunting and expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. With some creativity and a little elbow grease, you can make significant improvements without breaking the bank. Whether you’re planning to sell your home or just want to make it more inviting, these budget-friendly tips will help you enhance…
Share Tweet Share Share Email Restoring and renovating a home is a significant investment that requires expertise, quality materials, and meticulous attention to detail. For homeowners in Montclair, NJ, GIKAS Painting & Contracting offers a comprehensive range of services to transform your home, whether you need kitchen remodeling,…
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Studio Prineas Minimalists may feel that they have few options beyond painting their walls a stark white or in just one hue, but in reality, there are plenty of minimalist paint ideas that can elevate a scheme…
A DIY enthusiast has shared her thoughts on a viral 12p hack that’s ideal for sprucing up your fence with no faff. With summer now here in full force, many green-fingered homeowners have been working on their gardens, whether that’s banishing weeds or cleaning their patios. 2 Many have been swapping paint brushes with kitchen…
By Sarah StebbinsPhotos by Rachel SiebenFrom our July 2024 issue When Mercedes Foss told her now-husband, Jacob Akers, she wanted to cover their bathroom walls in copper sheeting, he was skeptical. “That doesn’t seem normal,” he said. To which Foss responded, “Who said I wanted to be normal?” She’d fallen for their 1904 home on…
Paint Rock, an ancient ceremonial site in Central Texas, is a sort of outdoor gallery of rock art that documents hundreds or even thousands of years of Native American heritage. Spread out over half a mile on a bluff 70 feet above the Concho River, Paint Rock derives its name from the pictographs on the…
Home Improvement Plus, tips for removing solid stain from your deck. Send your home improvement questions to [email protected]. Using a solvent remover can soften up vinyl siding and allow the discoloration to become engrained in the siding itself. By Mark Philben — Globe Correspondent July 10, 2024 Q. I have a vinyl-sided home. A handyman…
