Painting How To & DIY

Learn how to spray latex paint like a pro—from preparation and application to cleanup and troubleshooting.

Painting your own home can be labor-intensive, but well worth the cost. Read how to safely paint your home in our guide.

Painting double-hungs from the outside requires a bit of planning, but it's an easy DIY project any homeowner can tackle with this guide.

This guide explains the process of using distressed paint and other clever antiquing techniques to re-create an aged look.

Our guide shows you how to use a color wheel to pick paint colors that complement your home’s decor and set the perfect mood for any room.

From start to finish, we show you how to give your interior walls a new personality in just one weekend.

Color isn't your only choice when choosing an interior paint. Learn more about the different formulas and finishes available in this guide.

Master carpenter Norm Abram's techniques for paintbrushes

Strie mimics centuries-old painted woodwork

Two-tone patina gives a smooth wall the appearance of textured plaster

Stirred and shaken with alcohol, flakes are the way to go

If you have old, painted-over hardware, it's easy to rescue. Follow this step-by-step guide to remove paint from your hardware.

Beadboard can give your rooms an elegant flair. Learn what kinds to look for and how to install them from the This Old House experts.

The unforgiving art of painting woodwork

Read these 24 pro tips to ensure our walls and trim get a flawless finish.

Color can be used as a surprising counterpoint or it can vividly reinforce a building's design. Challenge your ideas of color.

It may be tempting to replace old plaster, but you can preserve the beauty and integrity of your walls by following these tips to patch it.

Red Devil lets you inject any hue of latex paint into its caulk.

Learn how to choose and use the right tools and techniques for painting quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality.

Strain impurities out of your paint before you pick up a brush or roller. Learn more about screening paint in this guide.

Save yourself some rinsing work, and keep your roller ready to go, with this simple trick.

Keep your spray paint flowing with this revival technique

Get a tidy edge by using a tool you probably already own

Throwing out paint thinner after a single use is a waste of money and harmful to the environment. Here's how to recycle it effectively.

How the pros manage to paint windows without making a mess of the glass

Learn to safely remove trim without damage. Our guide covers tools and tips to preserve molding for reuse or prepare for new installations.

What stands between an old house and new paint? Many tenacious coats of the old stuff. But you can get it off with these tools and techniques.

Whether you’re shopping for an exterior acrylic latex paint or an oil-based paint, you can tell a good quality paint by its can.

Got a common home repair issue on your to-do list? Read our repair experts' answers to the most frequently asked home maintenance questions.

To get the quality paint job you're paying for, vet your painter and make sure your contract is comprehensive.

Learn everything you need to know to get a professional-looking paint job on woodwork, doors, windows, and walls with this guide.