Painting is a saving grace for those of us working on home renos on small budgets or temporarily switching up space before a huge home rehaul. As a result, most of us are more than familiar with the ...

Kitchens can be one of the most expensive rooms to renovate, thanks to all the moving pieces: cabinets, countertops, backsplashes, appliances, plumbing, and more. But not every kitchen makeover has to ...

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Using a brush or roller offers more control for an amateur painter, but spraying will result in a finish closer to what a professional would give you. Ozgurcankaya/Getty Images Roman Surovtsev’s ...

Use an enamel-based paint (Simone recommends Sherwin-Williams’ Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel) and a paint sprayer to apply a thin, even coat. Wait 24 hours between coats, ensuring your last coat isn’t ...

When Tammy Fawcett and her husband, David Farber, purchased their first home in 2009, they had no kids, a tight budget and a kitchen full of bright yellow cabinets. “The entire cabinetry was painted ...

A surefire way to increase your home’s appeal is to give your kitchen a facelift. “The kitchen is a great place to start any renovation project. It is the heart of the home and a valuable communal ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If contemporary pop culture is any indication, we are currently obsessed with the home makeover. From ...

Want to give your kitchen a facelift without draining your wallet? Consider painting the ­cabinets. Wood cabinet refinishing entails removing the existing paint, sanding the surface (depending on the ...