Roof leaks, overflowing sinks, tobacco smoke and big spills can all leave ugly ceiling stains or dinginess that is impossible to conceal with plain old paint. But cover the stain with a coat of ...

Precious spare time in July and August is usually reserved for all things outdoors, so DIY chores aren't always top of the agenda. Worthwhile interiors updates have got to be big impact projects that ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? It's easy to overlook the ceiling when you're painting a whole room, but you ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

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An apartment in Seattle’s North Capitol Hill neighborhood has a “Love U” message written on the ceiling of a dining room—you just can’t see it. Interior designer and principal at Le Whit, Liza Curtiss ...

Before painting, clean the surface well to eliminate dust and loose particles. Dust and loose particles prevent the paint from properly adhering to any surface. Use two-inch wide painter’s tape to ...

Tired of winding up with drips of paint all over your clothes and hair? Try adding this common household item to your painting toolkit. If you’ve ever tried to paint a ceiling before, you know that ...

Paint tricks for low ceilings can help make a room feel larger and more open, or more cozy and intimate, without feeling claustrophobic. Just by smartly using color, you can create the illusion of ...

I am an average painter. Maybe a little above. I want to be really clear about what I mean by this. There are times I knock it out of the park with a painted miniature, as with my Great Unclean One ...