Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

A high-quality paintjob captures our imagination because it is so very distinctive. When it comes to getting show-caliber paint, you have to consider the level of paint expected and the type of finish ...

It’s fine to be house proud, and nothing shows it better than a couple of coats of fresh paint. But even the toughest exterior paint will probably fail before its time if it’s improperly applied or ...

Smooth over. Scrape away cracked or peeling paint with a metal putty knife, and use it to remove bumps, dried-on paint, and edges around nail holes. Taper any sharp edges where old paint remains by ...

Did you know that when it comes to painting furniture, one of the most important elements in the quest to achieve the perfect, professional finish happens before you even pick up a paintbrush?

A few simple steps can make a world of difference no matter what kind of paint you're using A clean surface is key to clean results. By Tanya A. Christian Paint projects are an inevitable part of ...

There's an old adage about a good paintjob being 90 percent prep and 10 percent application and, for the most part, that's true. The amount of work one puts into prepping the material that will ...