Nothing brightens up a room like a fresh coat of paint. And, because it’s a relatively low-cost, high-reward makeover, you may encounter multiple layers of paint already on your walls. If you have ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Many DIY paint strippers and removers can be quite harmful, but not to worry, as there is always a solution at hand. Natural remedies can work wonders and will work just as well. So you can dive into ...

Dear James: I need to paint my house, which has wood siding. The paint is in pretty bad shape. What is the proper way to scrape and prepare the wood surface so the paint will stay on longer and look ...