They’re a staple in many garages and basements—old cans of paint with labels so faded you can’t even read them. No one wants to throw out perfectly good paint, but no one ever seems to know what to do with these old cans.   Donate Your Leftover Paint Instead of collecting dust on a rickety […]

Everything starts with primer. Before you begin choosing your colors and getting down to  business, you’ll need to select a primer. A primer prepares the surface for your paint, ensuring that it adheres properly redundant and making the colors brighter and more brilliant. Here’s what you need to know: Choose the right type of primer […]

You finally did it. You decided to finish your basement. What’s the one  thing that can ruin a finished basement? Water. Actually, water can ruin pretty much any basement. If you dread a forecast of seven straight days of rain, or if you are tired of lugging the shop-vac down the stairs every time it […]

Smoosh painting technique may sound like a preschool art project, but this faux finish creates marvelous, dramatic texture similar to the type of texture that you might see on a bed of messy sheets, or in aerial views of mountain ranges. Whether you’re experienced in different faux finish techniques or are trying faux painting for […]

Unless you spend a lot of time painting vintage furniture, you probably have a hard time telling the difference between milk paint and chalk paint. While these two products can look very similar, they are not the same. Knowing the differences between each product can help you decide which one is right for you. How […]

Allowing paint to dry on the roller ruins it for future use. With the proper cleaning techniques, your paint rollers should last for many years. Latex paint is water soluble and can be washed with simple water and soap, however, alkyd paint must be cleaned with solvent. The processes are slightly different: Latex Paint Tools: […]

If you sometimes find that maintaining a green lifestyle means not getting exactly what you want out of your renovation projects, we have good news! Environmentally friendly paints are becoming more and more popular, meaning you won’t have to choose between vibrant colors or something that has a low environmental impact. Those things are coming […]

While inexpensive paints are acceptable for some paint projects, the old adage “you get what you pay for” is especially true when it comes to buying paint. Before you can understand the differences between inexpensive and good-quality paint, you must know the different ingredients contained in paint and how these ingredients can vary from one […]