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DIY

How to Thin Latex Paint

By Bob Vila

Woman whitewashes a wood dresser with two drawers removed.
DIY

How to Whitewash Wood

By Bob Vila

A close up of a hand painting a wooden fence.
DIY

How Much Does Fence Painting Cost? (2024 Guide)

By Brie Greenhalgh

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Bathroom Remodeling

Chicago Woman Keeps Her Home Thanks to National Rebuilding Day: See What’s Happening in Your Community

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Paint From Metal

By Bob Vila, Jennifer Noonan

The 13 Painting Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes
DIY

The 13 Painting Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

By Marie Proeller Hueston, Margaret Foley

12 Calming Colors for a Serene Home
Design

12 Calming Colors for a Serene Home

By Katie Nolan, Gretchen Heber

Woman looking at dark painted wall with paint roller in hand.
DIY

Experts Answer This Age-Old Question About Paint

By Deirdre Mundorf

Woman stands in front of a table with a bucket, vinegar, dish soap and other supplies, cleaning a paint brush.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Paint Brushes the Right Way

By Bob Vila, Gretchen Heber

The Best Paint Sprayers Option
DIY

The Best Paint Sprayers for Your Paint Jobs, Tested

By Mark Wolfe

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DIY

The Best Zero-VOC Paints for Eco-Friendly Decorating

By Bob Beacham

The Best HVLP Spray Gun Options
DIY

The Best HVLP Spray Guns for Painting and Staining

By Bob Beacham

Benjamin Moore vs. Sherwin-Williams
DIY

Benjamin Moore vs. Sherwin-Williams: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of Home Decorator

By Savannah Sher

Valspar vs Sherwin Williams
DIY

Valspar vs. Sherwin-Williams: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of DIYer

By Jasmine Harding

A person using a roller to touch up paint on walls.
DIY

How to Touch Up Paint on Walls Like a Pro

By Tony Carrick

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DIY

12 Ways You Can Change the Size and Shape of Your Room With Only Paint

By Kat Hodgins

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DIY

17 Brilliant Uses for Painter’s Tape You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

By Deirdre Mundorf

A person painting a wall with paint drips on the hardwood floors underneath.
DIY

This Is the Best Way to Get Paint Off of Hardwood Floors

By Deirdre Mundorf

Sherwin-Williams vs. Behr
DIY

Sherwin-Williams vs. Behr: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of Decorating Challenge

By Bob Beacham

Young couple paint home interior walls with roller brush while smiling.
DIY

8 Most Common Areas in Your Home That Need Paint Touch-Ups

By Savannah Sher

Paint brush laying on top of opened paint cans.
DIY

Acrylic vs. Latex Paint: Which Water-Based Formula Is Right for Your Project?

By Timothy Dale

The Best Paint Brands Options
DIY

The 15 Best Paint Brands of 2024

By Mel Childs, Deirdre Mundorf

Woman using green spray paint in cardboard box.
DIY

How to Paint Plastic

Written by Bob Vila, Theresa Clement, Photography by Tom Fenenga

A set of high-end garage doors painted with the best paint for garage doors.
DIY

The Best Paint for Garage Doors to Upgrade Your Home’s Look

By Tony Carrick

JProvey-How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets
DIY

How To: Paint Kitchen Cabinets

By Joe Provey

A tropical scene is depicted on a wallpaper mural behind a dining room set.
DIY

How to Paint a Wall Mural Even If You’re Not an Artist

By Kristen Mosier

overhead shot of woman painting tile floor
DIY

Thinking About Painting Your Tile Floors? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Bob Vila Staff

A person painting a drawer with graphic overlay that says New Year, New Skill.
DIY

How to Paint Furniture Like a Pro

By Savannah Sher

Antiquing vs. Distressing: 8 Tips on Creating the Look and Patina of a Genuine Antique
DIY

Antiquing vs. Distressing: 8 Tips on Creating the Look and Patina of a Genuine Antique

By Jane Dagmi

Paint stripping DIY
DIY

How to Remove Paint From Wood

By Bob Vila, Teresa Odle

The Best Painter’s Tape Options
DIY

The Best Painter’s Tape, Tested

By Andreana Lefton, Debbie Wolfe

Painting Tools
DIY

Brush vs. Roller vs. Sprayer: How to Choose the Right Painting Tool

By Bob Vila

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DIY

How Long Does It Take to Paint a Room?

By Tom Scalisi

The Only 7 Tools You Need to Paint Any Room
DIY

The Only 7 Tools You Need to Paint Any Room

By Michael Franco

The Best Paint for Metal, Solved!
DIY

Solved! What’s the Best Paint for Metal Surfaces?

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila Staff

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DIY

Solved! This is the Best Paint to Use on Wood

By Manasa Reddigari

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Cost to Paint Kitchen Cabinets - Cost Range + Average - July 2023
Cabinets

How Much Does It Cost to Paint Kitchen Cabinets?

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer

How to Paint a Room in 9 Steps
DIY

How to Paint a Room in 9 Steps

By Maureen Blaney Flietner

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DIY

Solved! How Long Does It Take for Spray Paint to Dry?

By Deirdre Mundorf

Can You Paint Over Stained?
DIY

Solved! Can You Paint Over Wood Stain?

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

How to Paint a Deck
Deck, Patio & Porch

How To: Paint a Deck (From Preparation to Restoration)

By Bob Vila, Glenda Taylor

How to Remove Paint from Concrete
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Paint from Concrete

By Bob Vila

Painted room with tools on the floor
DIY

How to Get Rid of Paint Smell

By Caylin Harris, Kelly Weimert

13 Top Tips to Make Any Paint Job Go Faster
DIY

13 Top Tips to Make Any Paint Job Go Faster

By Theresa Clement

10 Bathroom Improvements That Only Took Paint
Bathroom Design

10 Bathroom Improvements That Only Took Paint

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

The Best Paint Sprayer for Cabinets Option
DIY

The Best Paint Sprayers for Cabinets of 2024

By Tony Carrick, Mark Wolfe

A wide shot of a garage that's been painted with the best garage floor paint option
DIY

The Best Garage Floor Paints, Vetted

By Manasa Reddigari, Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

young woman wearing blue apron painting a tall cabinet with a roller
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Painting Furniture

By Rachel Brougham

Man holding paint roller looking at finished kitchen paint job
Cabinets

Painting Laminate Cabinets: How to Get Pro Results

By Manasa Reddigari, Tony Carrick

can you paint vinyl siding?
DIY

How to Paint Vinyl Siding and Make Your Home Look New Again

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

A worker stands on a ladder to paint the exterior of a house.
DIY

How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House Exterior? (2024 Guide)

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

Should I Paint My Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets

Should I Paint My Kitchen Cabinets? When It’s Okay To—And When It’s Absolutely Not

By Melissa Graham

paint mistakes that make your house look dingy side by side pink trim vs crisp white trim
Design

8 Paint Mistakes That Make Your House Look Dingy (and How to Fix Them)

By Steph Coelho, Rachel Brougham

How To Wallpaper A Bedroom
DIY

The Beginner’s Guide to Working with Wallpaper

By Bob Vila

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DIY

Pro Painting Tip: This $10 Tool Will Save You Hours—Seriously!

By Alexa Erickson

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DIY

How to Paint Pressure-Treated Wood

By Teresa Odle, Bob Vila

The Best Spray Paint for Metal Options
DIY

The Best Spray Paints for Metal

By Timothy Dale

Painting the House: Should You Hire a Pro?
DIY

Painting the House: Should You Hire a Pro?

By Maureen Blaney Flietner, Bob Vila

The Best Paint Brushes Options
DIY

The Best Paint Brushes, Tested and Reviewed

By Andreana Lefton, Debbie Wolfe

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DIY

How to Paint a Ceiling

By Bob Vila

How Much Paint Do I Need
DIY

How Much Paint Do I Need?

By Margaret Foley, Bob Vila

Cost to Paint a Room
DIY

How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Room?

By Katie Flannery

how to match paint
DIY

How to Match Paint: Our Favorite Old School and High-Tech Methods

By Kat Hodgins, Bob Vila, Michelle Ullman

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How to Paint Bathroom Cabinets

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

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