Painting

How To Choose the Right Paint Colors for Your Rooms

Make your house look fresh, beautiful, and cohesive with paint color selection tips and tricks shared by professional designers.

Polyurethane vs. Polycrylic: Which Should You Use?

As tough as wood is, once it’s converted to some house part—a chair, a door sill, a cabinet, a floorboard—it needs to be protected against the elements and general wear and tear. When it comes to wood finish, which should you use? Read this guide to learn more about the differences between polyurethane and polycrylic.

How Much Paint Do I Need?

How many square feet does a gallon of paint cover? Here are some handy calculations you can use to determine this.

The 7 Best Paintbrushes

Whether you’re painting a wall or a piece of furniture, a quality paintbrush is a necessary tool. This review examines the best paintbrushes on Amazon.

Unclogging Spray Paint Nozzles

Keep your spray paint flowing with this revival technique to unclog spray paint can nozzles.

How To Choose a Good Paint Roller

In this DIY Smarts, Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique explains the different types of paint rollers and then demonstrates good rolling techniques.