Transforming the look of a room can sometimes require minor renovations. One creative and cost-effective way is by painting tiles. This process can refresh the appearance of tiles in your bathroom, kitchen, or any other tiled area in your home. Let’s dive into the steps on how to paint tile for your home DIY painting [...]

How to Pull Down Blinds That Are Stuck Blinds are an essential window treatment for functional and aesthetic purposes in our homes. They provide privacy, control the amount of sunlight entering a room, and contribute to the interior design. However, there are moments when the simple act of pulling down blinds becomes a challenging task [...]

If you’re planning to refresh the look of your walls with a fresh coat of paint, it’s essential to ensure that the drywall is in good condition before proceeding. Small imperfections, such as holes, cracks, and tears, can be a distraction and compromise the overall appearance of your paint job. In this guide, we will [...]

Painting a room with high ceilings can be challenging, but with the right tools and techniques, you can make the task easier and achieve a stunning result. Whether you’re painting yourself, or are a professional, here are some tips for painting a room with high ceilings. Safety first Before you start painting, make sure to [...]

You don’t have to be a professional faux finisher to create a decorative painted effect. By Diane Franklin Done well, a faux-finished effect adds drama, elegance, fun and/or whimsy to your walls and other painted surfaces. Done poorly, a faux-finished effect will have you running for a can of paint and paint roller for a [...]

Before you paint, you have to prep. Follow these steps to do it right. By Diane Franklin Any painting pro will tell you—the difference between a so-so painting job and an excellent one is in the prep. You can use the same quality paint and the same quality paint applicators, but if you skimped on [...]

Use these pro step-by-step painting tips to ensure the perfect finishing touch for your painting project. By Diane Franklin Painting your trim and molding is the perfect finishing touch for your decorating project. It makes the entire room look fresher, cleaner and more complete.Here are a step-by-step guide and additional tips for how to do [...]

Glazing is a visually stunning way to transform your space. By Tammy Adamson-McMullen Glazing is a centuries-old decorative finish that involves putting a transparent coat of color over a slightly different-colored basecoat. The look is soft, lustrous and multi-dimensional—and currently popular in all sorts of settings, from restaurants and hotels to every style of home. [...]

You can use an HVLP paint sprayer to get a job done fast—but make sure you educate yourself on how to use it. By Diane Franklin HVLP paint sprayers are a great way to get a job done quickly and efficiently while achieving a fine finish with greater application accuracy and less overspray. The acronym [...]