It can be a mighty labor-intensive and time-consuming process to remove paint, which is why many DIYers dread or even avoid the task. That’s a shame, given that the results usually are worth the ...

Paint can fade, chip, and peel over time, which will probably motivate you to plan a new painting project, stat. But before you can repaint the deck or stain your fence, you need to learn how to ...

Whether you're restoring a piece of furniture or removing decades of paint from a wall, following some simple tips can ensure ...

Q: For many years we have painted our front steps. They are in very bad shape, and the paint is starting to peel and chip. We have power-washed them to remove the loose paint. I’d like to know the ...

Q: For many years we have painted our front steps. They are in very bad shape, and the paint is starting to peel and chip. We have power-washed them to remove the loose paint. I’d like to know the ...

There is no pleasant way to remove paint from wood. But removing it will transform woodwork or a piece of furniture, uncovering its natural beauty. It just takes time and lots of hard work, but if you ...

Q. The 2 big garage doors at our house are wood, the paint is peeling badly, and while I could dig deep and buy new doors for about $1200 each (they are 12' doors,) since they work OK, I figure I ...

Unlike spilled milk, spilling paint on your floors is certainly something you can cry about — or at least fret over. If you've recently painted and found there were spills on your wood flooring, it is ...

Q. We’ve just pulled up a room full of carpet squares that had been on our wood floors. Now, we are finding it difficult to remove the sticky residue. We’ve mopped with Formula 409 and nail polish ...

Q: Some of the walls in our house are covered in fake wood paneling. Should we replace it? To be clear, Nelson said, some older homes have high-quality wood-veneer paneling that isn’t faux, and that’s ...