You don’t need to empty cabinets if you are just painting the exteriors, but do clear away nearby clutter. Remove the ...

Knowing how to paint wooden furniture can help you out in a multitude of ways, especially if you want to inject colour into your home or breathe new life into old furniture. But there’s a ...

Just about every label I’ve read mentions applying the paint to a clean, dry surface. What’s your definition of clean?

Use a sanding block or pad to remove old, flaky paint. Sand in the direction of the woodgrain so that you don’t miss any ...

A durable finish for woodworking pieces, furniture, and flooring, varnish beautifies wood and protects it from scratches and ...

Painting a front door is an inexpensive, easy way to improve your home's curb appeal. Here's how to pick the right paint and ...

Grit numbers range from 24 (extra-coarse) all the way up to over 1000—though most home improvement projects use sandpaper in a much smaller range, from roughly 60- to 360-grit. It's a common ...

Prep Protect any surfaces you don’t want to get paint on. Trim, tie back or cover nearby plants. Move garden furniture out of ...

Do you get frustrated when the expensive exterior paint you use peels, flakes or cracks in just a few years? You’re not alone. I’m about to survey my thousands of newsletter subscribers. I’m willing ...