Painting

Inspiring ideas, DIY projects, and cheery accents to spruce up your rooms—each for less than a C-note

Whether you live in a red state or a blue one, these paint colors—all from houses of former commanders-in-chief—just might get your vote

Painting your ceiling doesn’t have to be a difficult project. Make your fifth wall pop with these easy-to-follow steps.

Go bold with these fresh ideas for the dark hue

Painter's tape has more than practical uses. Learn five painter's tape techniques to add unique designs to your DIY projects.

Make sure your painted flag stands up to the flag code with this guide. We'll tell you everything you need to know to show proper respect.

Have you ever wondered why barns are red? These are the stories behind certain hues associated with Americana.

Give trim the special treatment it deserves

Learn how to paint a high-gloss front door with our step-by-step guide that walks you through sanding, priming, and more.

Lively and budget-friendly paint ideas for the surfaces beneath your feet

A new app helps you turn nature's colors into paint

Discover easy paint upgrades to transform your space with minimal effort. Learn simple techniques and color ideas to refresh your furniture.

Sophisticated shades enhance the simple lines and pretty details of this Baltimore cottage with gingerbread trim.

Give even new furniture a weathered, aged appearance. Pro painters Marjee and Jill show us how to use paint to add patina to furniture.

Love the worn-wood look? Read our guide to learn how to create a chippy, layered-finish patina on your furniture.

Creating a color wash patina allows natural wood to show through, creating a unique design. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to achieve it.

Recreate the look of an antique that's been dinged and scraped over many years

Our start to finish guide will help you decide how to remove paint from wood.

Use these tips on single-coat, no-odor, fast-drying paints to get the most out of every gallon

Get inspired with these unique two-tone color combinations.

Earthy and attention-grabbing hues best suit this style from the early 1900s

Highlight the classic architecture of your colonial revival home while still showing your personality with these color scheme ideas.

Earthy and subdued or vivid and energetic, there's a palette to suit your Queen Anne, Italianate, or Second Empire house's architecture—and your personality

Upgrade decanters, vases, mason jars, and more by giving plain old glass a beautiful mottled mercury finish.

Learn the essentials for painting tricky household materials, from metal to MDF and even plastic. A little prep work and primer will help.

The TOH pros offer advice on your most difficult interior and exterior paint, painted flooring, and paint-removal questions

Drenching a cook space in color can be tricky, but that's no reason to hold back. Here, five winning combos from our pros