Paint Guide

Blue paint can sometimes feel way too bold or just kind of overwhelming in a room. Maybe you mixed too much blue in, or the paint looked totally different once…

Ever stood in the paint aisle staring at cans labeled “interior” and “exterior” and wondered—what’s the actual difference? I’ve been there too. It’s easy to assume all paint is the…

There’s something magical about a touch of shimmer on desserts. Whether it’s a gold-streaked macaron, a pearl-dusted fondant flower, or metallic accents on royal icing, luster dust paint brings edible…

When you’re giving a personal touch to cutting boards, serving trays, mugs, or even metal kitchen tools, paint might seem like a harmless way to enhance their look. But not…

If you want to add a fresh look to your room without sticking to just one color, transitioning paint colors on the same wall is a great option. This technique…

Spray paint drips can really mess up a project, but honestly, they’re not that tough to fix. You can wipe drips off while the paint’s still wet, or if it’s…

Getting the timing right between painting and applying polyurethane can make a huge difference in your results. If you rush it, the finish might peel, bubble, or look patchy. Waiting…

If you’re tackling a wood project, picking the right finish really matters. Lacquer and polyurethane are both big names in the woodworking world, but they’re not at all the same….

I learned the hard way that “paint is paint” is a dangerous assumption. Last spring, I rolled what I thought was a durable trim color onto my son’s bedroom baseboards….

I used to think a worn-looking roof meant two choices: ignore the eyesore until the next big storm or fork over a small fortune for new shingles. Then last summer,…