For so long, ceilings have been left white by default, helping to reflect light around a room and prevent a space from feeling too dark or closed in. However, many of us are now embracing more ...

There's nothing quite like a fresh coat of paint to make a room feel like new, but how many people feel comfortable and confident about painting a room themselves? The process can seem tedious, time ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q.I’m embarrassed to say that I’ve never painted walls or woodwork. My dad always did it, and I had no interest in helping. I now need to know how to paint, as I just bought my first home. I tried ...

Taking the time to plan your project will save you both time and money in the long run. Invest in a good quality angle sash brush for cutting in and detail work. When painting your walls, paint around ...

Think light and bright—and break out the paint brush! Your paint color picks do more than set the mood for your room. They can create an optical illusion to make your room look bigger, smaller, cozier ...

My husband and I are moving to a house with a complicated room, a room that requires a vision. We had selected a color for the space in question, a den-like, narrow family room with a feature ...

A freshly painted room looks crisp and clean. But there's a lot more to getting that look than just the paint and your ability to roll and brush neatly. There are lots of small things that ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. There's nothing like getting a fresh lick of paint on the walls ...

We have always taken our interior roller-type painting pretty seriously. Neither of us can ever remember laying in a couple of six-packs and some pizza and inviting over 10 friends (randomly chosen ...