Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Whether you're the type to paint the walls of your home yourself, or throw on your overalls to do a touch up here and there, ...

Question: I am going to paint my house, which is built of concrete. I have scraped off all the loose paint and am ready to begin. Do I need to prime the entire house or just where I scraped off the ...

THERE is nothing more satisfying than seeing a smooth freshly painted wall after you have spent hours painting a room. But if you don’t keep on top of your brushes and rollers, they’ll be so stiff you ...

You don't want to skip this step. After completing a home makeover or fresh painting job and you’ve taken a moment to admire ...

Q: What is the best way to clean up after painting? A: The reward of painting walls, trim or furniture is instant: Everything looks new and fresh. But then comes the cleanup. What do you do with ...

Cleaning your walls before painting helps the paint stick better and stops peeling, bubbling, and streaking. Use mild soap and water with a soft sponge to gently scrub walls from bottom to top in ...