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wooden board laying flat, using paintbrush and white paint.
DIY

How to Paint Laminate

By Jenna Burger @ SAS Interiors

Potted plants outside a window in summer time; grey stucco exterior.
DIY

How to Paint Stucco

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

A variety of Hyde Tool scrapers for different tasks
DIY

How to Choose the Right Scraper for the Job

By Glenda Taylor

A young woman wearing a white shirt and a hair bun paints a brick wall white.
DIY

How to Paint Brick, According to a Pro Painter

By Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

The Best Paint Sprayers Option
Reviews

The Best Paint Sprayers for Your Paint Jobs, Tested

By Mark Wolfe

The Best Painter’s Tape Options
Reviews

The Best Painter’s Tape, Tested

By Andreana Lefton, Debbie Wolfe

Wood stain and materials needed to stain pressure treated wood.
DIY

How to Stain Pressure-Treated Wood

By Bob Vila

Woman wearing safety glasses spray paints a small metal table outdoors.
DIY

How to Spray Paint Metal

By Jennifer Noonan

A piece of pressure-treated wood, along with the materials needed to prime and paint it.
DIY

How to Paint Pressure-Treated Wood

By Teresa Odle, Bob Vila

Woman sitting on floor painting a wall white.
DIY

Paint Your Rental Without Regret, Courtesy of Benjamin Moore

By Sandi Schwartz

PVC pipe and the materials needed to prepare and paint the piping.
DIY

How to Paint PVC Pipe

By Bob Vila

Someone using a roller to paint an exterior wall blue
DIY

Exterior Paint 101

By Bob Vila

Woman in navy polo shirt uses a paint roller to paint a sheet of MDF green.
DIY

How to Paint MDF Furniture and Cabinets

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

Table filled with the best paint primers tested and reviewed.
Reviews

The Best Paint Primers, Tested and Reviewed

By Manasa Reddigari, Debbie Wolfe

add sand to paint
DIY

How To: Mix Sand with Paint for Non-Slip Surfaces

By Bob Vila

The Best Paint Rollers Option
DIY

The Best Paint Rollers and Covers, Tested and Reviewed

By Michelle Ullman, Debbie Wolfe

The Best Exterior Paints Options
Reviews

The Best Exterior Paints for Every Outdoor Surface

By Glenda Taylor

Person opening a can of white paint.
DIY

How to Open a Paint Can the Right Way

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

An open can of wood stain sitting on a deck next to 2 paint brushes
Reviews

The Best Stain for Cedar Decks, Fences, and Furniture

By Tom Scalisi

A selection of the best paint edgers
Reviews

The 7 Best Paint Edgers, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe

A group of the best exterior wood stains in front of a garage door before testing.
Reviews

The Best Exterior Wood Stains, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

A group of the best concrete paints on concrete steps before testing.
Reviews

The Best Concrete Paints for Masonry Surfaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

Someone using a paint brush to apply stain to wood flooring
Reviews

The Best Brushes for Polyurethane Applications

By Timothy Dale

HGTV's Ugliest House in America is a white house with black trim.
DIY

The Ugliest House in America’s Makeover Is Dividing Fans More Than Its Original Paint Job

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

A person with only their hand visible paints over mold on an interior wall.
DIY

8 Things to Know Before You Paint Over Mold

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

On top of a top-load washing machine, a paint-spattered shirt and the materials needed to remove paint from the shirt.
DIY

How to Remove Paint From Clothes

By Steffani Cameron

An empty room contains from left to right: a roller tray, a long-handled roller brush, a paint pail, and a step ladder.
Interior

Painting Tools and Materials

By Bob Vila

A gallon can of Benjamin Moore INSL-X paint next to a cement block during testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

How Good Is INSL-X Paint by Benjamin Moore? A Tested Review 

By Glenda Taylor

A home entryway with painted blue walls and white trim
Reviews

The Best Low-VOC Paints for the Chemical-Conscious Painter

By Glenda Taylor

9 cans of deck paint lined up on a table
Reviews

The Best Deck Paints, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Deck Sealer Options
Reviews

8 of the Best Deck Sealers, Tested

By Michelle Ullman, Glenda Taylor

Woman pours a cup of water into a large bucket, a can of white paint next to the bucket.
DIY

How to Thin Latex Paint

By Bob Vila

Woman whitewashes a wood dresser with two drawers removed.
DIY

How to Whitewash Wood

By Bob Vila

A close up of a hand painting a wooden fence.
Lawn & Garden

How Much Does Fence Painting Cost? (2024 Guide)

By Brie Greenhalgh

Volunteer of Rebuilding Together stands with Barbara Bischoff in front of her Illinois home.
Bathroom Remodeling

Chicago Woman Keeps Her Home Thanks to National Rebuilding Day: See What’s Happening in Your Community

By Deirdre Mundorf

Person holding paint scraper against metal gutter with bubbling paint.
DIY

How to Remove Paint From Metal

By Bob Vila, Jennifer Noonan

The 13 Painting Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes
DIY

The 13 Painting Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

By Marie Proeller Hueston, Margaret Foley

12 Calming Colors for a Serene Home
Interior

12 Calming Colors for a Serene Home

By Katie Nolan, Gretchen Heber

Woman looking at dark painted wall with paint roller in hand.
DIY

Experts Answer This Age-Old Question About Paint

By Deirdre Mundorf

Woman stands in front of a table with a bucket, vinegar, dish soap and other supplies, cleaning a paint brush.
DIY

How to Clean Paint Brushes the Right Way

By Bob Vila, Gretchen Heber

The Best HVLP Spray Gun Options
Reviews

The Best HVLP Spray Guns for Painting and Staining

By Bob Beacham

Benjamin Moore vs. Sherwin-Williams
Reviews

Benjamin Moore vs. Sherwin-Williams: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of Home Decorator

By Savannah Sher

Valspar vs Sherwin Williams
Reviews

Valspar vs. Sherwin-Williams: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of DIYer

By Jasmine Harding

A person using a roller to touch up paint on walls.
Interior

How to Touch Up Paint on Walls Like a Pro

By Tony Carrick

A-living-room-with-a-stone-wall-is-painted-on-two-sides-in-navy..
DIY

12 Ways You Can Change the Size and Shape of Your Room With Only Paint

By Kat Hodgins

Person holding roll of blue tape.
DIY

17 Brilliant Uses for Painter’s Tape You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

By Deirdre Mundorf

A person painting a wall with paint drips on the hardwood floors underneath.
Interior

This Is the Best Way to Get Paint Off of Hardwood Floors

By Deirdre Mundorf

Sherwin-Williams vs. Behr
Interior

Sherwin-Williams vs. Behr: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of Decorating Challenge

By Bob Beacham

Young couple paint home interior walls with roller brush while smiling.
Interior

8 Most Common Areas in Your Home That Need Paint Touch-Ups

By Savannah Sher

Paint brush laying on top of opened paint cans.
Interior

Acrylic vs. Latex Paint: Which Water-Based Formula Is Right for Your Project?

By Timothy Dale

The Best Paint Brands Options
DIY

The 15 Best Paint Brands

By Mel Childs, Deirdre Mundorf

Woman using green spray paint in cardboard box.
DIY

How to Paint Plastic

Written by Bob Vila, Theresa Clement, Photography by Tom Fenenga

A set of high-end garage doors painted with the best paint for garage doors.
Reviews

The Best Paint for Garage Doors to Upgrade Your Home’s Look

By Tony Carrick

JProvey-How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets
DIY

How To: Paint Kitchen Cabinets

By Joe Provey

A tropical scene is depicted on a wallpaper mural behind a dining room set.
DIY

How to Paint a Wall Mural Even If You’re Not an Artist

By Kristen Mosier

overhead shot of woman painting tile floor
DIY

Thinking About Painting Your Tile Floors? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Bob Vila Staff

A person painting a drawer with graphic overlay that says New Year, New Skill.
DIY

How to Paint Furniture Like a Pro

By Savannah Sher

Antiquing vs. Distressing: 8 Tips on Creating the Look and Patina of a Genuine Antique
Interior

Antiquing vs. Distressing: 8 Tips on Creating the Look and Patina of a Genuine Antique

By Jane Dagmi

Paint stripping DIY
DIY

How to Remove Paint From Wood

By Bob Vila, Teresa Odle

Painting Tools
DIY

Brush vs. Roller vs. Sprayer: How to Choose the Right Painting Tool

By Bob Vila

Woman kneeling on the floor of a living room holding a paint brush and preparing to paint the walls.
Interior

How Long Does It Take to Paint a Room?

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Paint for Metal, Solved!
DIY

Solved! What’s the Best Paint for Metal Surfaces?

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila Staff

back of woman painting wall to wall cabinets white in diy project
DIY

Solved! This is the Best Paint to Use on Wood

By Manasa Reddigari

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Cost to Paint Kitchen Cabinets - Cost Range + Average - July 2023
DIY

How Much Does It Cost to Paint Kitchen Cabinets?

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer