Paint tips & ideas.
Simple guides to help you pick colors, finishes and plan your next project.
How to choose an exterior paint color for your home
Sun, humidity, your roof and brick, HOA rules, and how to test colors on the house before you commit.
Before & after: what a fresh coat of paint really does
Drag through four projects (exterior, brick, living room and kitchen) and see what changed.
Spray, roll or brush? How painters choose the right tool
When each tool does the best job, and why prep matters more than the tool.
Thinking about painting your brick house? Read this first
Paint, limewash or leave it, plus the moisture problems to check for first.
Why drywall patches show through paint (and how to prevent it)
The prep steps that make repairs disappear under the final coat.
Tray ceilings & crown molding: how to get crisp, clean lines
Caulking, the right sheens, and color ideas for the ceiling.
How to choose the right paint color for any room
Light, undertones, sample swatches and the simple 60-30-10 rule. Everything you need before you buy a gallon.
Flat, eggshell, satin or gloss? Paint finishes explained
Which sheen goes where, and why it matters as much as the color.
Paint or replace your kitchen cabinets?
When painting is the smart move, and when it isn't.
How to get your home ready for painters
A simple checklist so painting day goes fast and smooth.