Dear James: It has been just two years since I last painted the exterior trim and the paint is peeling off. I have to repaint it, but I want to do it right this time. Please give me some advice on how ...

If you’re painting a room, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to paint the trim or the walls first. While there’s no single “right” answer, most professional painters agree it’s best to ...

Dear Thomas: With proper preparation and application techniques, the paint should not peel for at least twice that long and probably longer. The quality of the paint has some impact on it, but even ...

In this final video of three, we will construct a tree house without a tree. The focus will be on framing and covering the ...

There's nothing quite like a fresh coat of paint to make a room feel like new, but how many people feel comfortable and confident about painting a room themselves? The process can seem tedious, time ...

Whether you have high- or low-pile carpets they often get in the way of painting around the home. So how do you paint trims with carpet? Given that it is incredibly difficult to get paint out of a ...

Plus, technique tips to keep in mind.

The question: Is it ever advisable to forgo white trim and mouldings for a contrasting colour? How high-contrast can I go without making the overall effect too wacky? The answer: Of course there are ...

Juan Torres, owner of 518 Painters, a Capital Region business that tackles everything from interior paint jobs and kitchen cabinet makeovers to drywall repairs and popcorn ceiling removal. A good ...