Transforming home decor accessories and furniture with a can of spray paint takes only minutes, while brush painting these items can take hours and sometimes days. No wonder this miracle product, once the favorite tool of graffiti artists, has home DIYers singing its praises. Homeowners have been tackling do-it-yourself projects for years, and updating home…
Shawn Bo-Abrams, right, and his husband, Leon Bo-Abrams, painted their old wood floors dark brown. (Shawn Bo-Abrams) A fresh paint job is much cheaper than new tile or hardwood. Follow this expert advice to make sure your hard work doesn’t chip away. August 8, 2023 at 7:00 a.m. EDT Comment on this storyComment Shawn Bo-Abrams,…
Think beyond the white picket fence. Tuomas A. Lehtinen/Getty Images The white picket fence has long been a symbol of the classic American home. While it’s definitely a reliable choice that’s super versatile, we love a fence doused in a punchy, eye-catching color. Here, seven options that’ll hopefully inspire you to step up your curb…
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Pumpkins are a fall staple, and from early September through Thanksgiving, we adorn our homes with them in as many ways as possible. Carving pumpkins may be the classic method, but painting pumpkins has become an equally popular way to decorate the gourds for Halloween. While pumpkin painting requires some DIY skills, it also creates…
Pink living room with grey sofa There’s no doubt about it, pink is having a definite moment right now. But the best pink paint has always been popular, from pink living room ideas to pink bedroom ideas, it’s rarely fallen out of fashion. According to Wickes, they alone sell 30,000 litres of pink paint every…
Your browser does not support the audio element. Last weekend volunteers painted the old City Hall building and a downtown restaurant in Sweet Home, Oregon. The small town pitched the idea to Miller Paint Company as a way to revitalize the downtown and convince drive-through tourists to stop and spend money. Like many small towns…
Comment on this storyComment Q: Renters left me with damage on the side of a fairly new Kenmore refrigerator. The sides have a different finish than the front. One side was spattered with grease. Once that was removed, black dots of metal seem to be showing where paint is gone. How can I find a…
Choosing the right white paint is no simple black-and-white matter. We talked to paint and interior design experts to help you choose the best white paint for your home. If you think white paint is a “seen one, seen ’em all” kind of matter, then you clearly haven’t seen the dizzying array of white paint…
