Most people do not realize that there are a number of potential dangers associated with painting, other than falling off a ladder. During any painting project, regardless of how large or small, it is important to keep yourself protected from injury. You should...

As a new homeowner, it is so easy to get swept away with moving into your home that you neglect important maintenance matters. If you want your home to stand the test of time, painting is one project that you should make a priority....

When painting your deck for fall, it is important to think in terms of more than just color. Opacity plays a large part in how your finished product will look. If you are not familiar with the term, opacity refers to how much of the natural wood grain you can ...

When it comes to home improvement, painting is one of the most popular DIY projects undertaken. It personalizes your home and gives it the ambiance you desire. It’s a “must-do” task if you are planning to sell, or otherwise show the property. While the p...

Regardless of how long you’ve lived there, the idea of giving your exterior a little pick-me-up is never a bad idea. Not only is a house an investment, but it’s also a home. Your design could be as simple as sprucing up the front steps a little or giving t...

There’s something exciting about moving into a new place. You‘ve designed your furniture and hosted potential parties in your head hundreds of times. There’s a lot of work to be done before you can rest, but it’s worth it for the promise of a fresh sta...

Once paint fades or begins to chip, no amount of landscaping or other outdoor improvements can hide the fact your home needs new paint. However, painting the exterior of your home is much different than changing the color of paint in your bathroom. This is not...

However, when you peruse the paint aisle at your local home improvement store, you are likely to see a much wider selection of water-based paints than oil. While oil-based paints have their merits, water-based paints are much more popular due to their ease of ...

You don’t have to be Michelangelo to change the color of your living room, but if you want something besides a traditional paint job, you may want to turn to one of the pros to get the job done right. Just painting your walls a new color can be an exhausting...