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Painting & Finishing

We Put the Best Exterior Wood Stains Through 40 Hours of Testing to Find the Top Options

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

Isopropyl alcohol, nail polish remover, a gallon of paint and cotton balls are positioned on an interior wooden staircase.
Painting & Finishing

3 Ways to Test for Oil-Based Paint

By Theresa Clement

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Painting & Finishing

The 6 Best Deck Paints of 2026, Tested and Reviewed by Experts

By Glenda Taylor

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15 Pro Tips to Make Any Paint Job Go Faster

By Theresa Clement

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Painting & Finishing

2026 Color Trends for Rooms You Spend the Most Time In

By Sandi Schwartz

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Painting & Finishing

10 “Must Do” Home Projects for April

By BobVila.com Staff

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Painting & Finishing

How to Test for Lead Paint

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila, Updated by Timothy Dale

An arid backyard in New Mexico with a large block fence in a clay color.
Painting & Finishing

What Do You Think of My New Fence Color?

By Teresa Odle

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Painting & Finishing

How to Cut in Paint Like a Pro

By Theresa Clement, Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

Man choosing paint in a hardware store.
Painting & Finishing

The Truth About One-Coat Paints

By Sandi Schwartz

A warm and inviting winter scene featuring a roaring fire in a brick fireplace, a wicker basket of birch logs, and a thick, chunky green knit blanket draped over a sofa nearby.
Painting & Finishing

The One Project Pro Painters Never Do in Their Own Homes

By Sandi Schwartz

A 100-year-old dresser before and after photo.
Painting & Finishing

How One DIYer Restored a 100-Year-Old Dresser to Its Former Glory (Without Paint)

By Theresa Clement

A DIYer choosing a trendy paint color for a 2026 refresh.
Painting & Finishing

2026 Color of the Year Announcements Have This In Common

By Theresa Clement

8 of the best paint brushes on white
Painting & Finishing

After 5 Head-to-Head Tests, We Found the 8 Best Paint Brushes of 2026

By Debbie Wolfe

A father teaching his daughter how to use painting tools to paint a wall.
Painting & Finishing

The Only 7 Tools You Need to Paint Any Room

By Michael Franco, Updated by Daryna Tobey

A southwestern home with repainted stucco siding in a warm terra cotta color.
Painting & Finishing

What I Wish I’d Known Before Repainting My Stucco House

By Teresa Odle

Person holding paint roller dripping with white paint.
Painting & Finishing

How to Remove Paint From Common Home Surfaces

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Best Deck Sealer Options
Painting & Finishing

We Put the 7 Best Deck Sealers to the Test. Here’s How They Performed—and Which You Should Choose

By Michelle Ullman, Glenda Taylor

A selection of the best paint edgers
Painting & Finishing

6 Best Paint Edgers That Deliver Professional Results Every Time

By Mark Wolfe

A group of the best concrete paints on concrete steps before testing.
Painting & Finishing

The Best Concrete Paints for Masonry Surfaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi