Dear Heloise: I have a decorating tip about choosing the right shade of paint for the walls in your home. It can be hard to choose the best shade from a tiny color strip because light and other ...

Painting melamine cabinets isn't simple — but it is doable. With the right prep and patience, this tricky surface can get a seriously stylish makeover.

Ruth McGrath specializes in upscaling, working with everything from old knobs and shelves to cupboard doors. For the back-to-school season, she has a project that creates a space for all those ...

Are there any types of paint that can be brushed onto a board? I have made a board that looks a little average and would like to give it an inexpensive paint job. Any tips much appreciated. The type ...

Q: I'm building a small deck in the backyard and for cosmetic reasons, am painting it rather than finishing the wood. So, being cost-conscious, I am wondering whether using a Douglas fir 2-by-6 versus ...

Some home improvement jobs should be left to professionals. Trying to sort out electrics or plumbing without sound expert knowledge can leave your home in a worse state than when you started and cost ...