It can be a mighty labor-intensive and time-consuming process to remove paint, which is why many DIYers dread or even avoid the task. That’s a shame, given that the results usually are worth the ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The stripping and removal of paint is a pretty radical—and arduous—task. Start by ...

Q. I would like to restore both the front and back wooden doors of my home. The brick house was built about 73 years ago, and the doors have several coats of paint on the outside. Where can I find ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A fresh coat of paint can enliven older homes and apartments, but you need to make sure your walls or furniture are ready for that first coat.

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 57th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

Ideas to repurpose old wooden doors are plentiful in the design world in part because of their detailing and craftsmanship. While you can turn them into everything from a beautiful countertop to a ...

Makeover programmes on television make repainting look easy. You just open a tin of paint in a garish colour that makes the home owner say, "Ooh, I never would have chosen that myself," (no neither ...