Painting How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our painting step-by-step tips & ideas.
How to Safely Strip Paint
Kevin O’Connor explains a less toxic way to tackle the job
Pro Paint Tips: Get the Most Out of Rolling
Three paint roller tips from Mauro Henrique
Brush Advice to Know Before Painting a Room
These three hints can help you prolong your brush’s life and save some wear and tear
7 Things You Didn't Know You Could Paint
If you're still saving up for your remodel, here are some affordable and refreshing paint ideas to consider in the meantime
Paint a Room Like a Pro
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique teaches a homeowner the basics of painting a room perfectly.
How to Paint a Room in 13 Steps
What does it take and how much does it cost to paint a room? Watch our video and read our easy instructions on how to prep and paint like a pro.
How to Choose the Best Paintbrush
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique explains the differences between various types of paintrushes
Paint a Single, Bold Stripe
One wide swath of color can create a fresh, clean look that highlights a room’s best assets
Historic Paint Colors: The Best Palettes for Traditional Houses
Color trends may come and go, but some paint palettes just seem to have staying power. Consider the 10 historical color combinations showcased here for home interiors.
How to Paint Gingham Pattern Checks on a Wall
Plain walls take on the fresh look of a gingham print with three shades of blue on a field of white
How to Quickly Prime and Paint Windows
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor works with painter Mauro Henrique to demonstrate a masking primer that leaves clean lines on a window
No-Fail Color Combos to Make Any Space a Work of Art
Perplexed by palettes? Fan decks got you flummoxed? Choosing color schemes to refresh your rooms needn’t be daunting. Consider the no-fail, four-color combos we’ve gathered here—from muted pastels to bold brights, they’re sure to turn any space into a work of art
11 Brilliant Ideas for Painting Window Frames
Make handsome trim pop with colors straight out of the crayon box
How to Stencil Faux Inlay on a Plain Dresser
Dress(er) up a plain piece with metallic paint and stencils in our #DIYDARE challenge
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets Without Stripping
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor helps a homeowner refinish his kitchen cabinets
6 Tips for Mixing Your Own Paints
Expert advice for turning your leftover paints into custom blends
Pros' Tips for Cleaning and Storing Paint Tools
Experts reveal how to properly maintain your painting tools
How to Paint a Ceiling
Make your fifth wall pop with a color expert's how-to steps.
9 Surprising Ways to Decorate With Black
Go bold with these fresh ideas for the dark hue
5 Cool Painter's Tape Techniques
Use this versatile tape to enhance your craft projects
4 Surprising Rules on Painting the American Flag
Tips for ensuring you display Old Glory with honor and respect
Popular House Paint Apps
Take the stress out of color matching by visualizing your wall paint on a mobile app first.
Pro Tips for Painting Trim
Give trim the special treatment it deserves
11 Ways to Update Your Floors With Paint
Lively and budget-friendly paint ideas for the surfaces beneath your feet
Match Your Favorite Flowers to Paint Colors
A new app helps you turn nature's colors into paint
Transform Furniture with a Painted Patina
Give ho-hum wood furniture a colorful weathered finish with five simple distressing techniques. A pair of paint-makeover pros show you how.
How to Create a Chippy Layered Finish Patina on Furniture
Suggest an item that has passed through many hands with this worn-wood look
How to Create a Color Wash Patina on Furniture
Natural wood shows through the subtle color of this painting technique.
How to Create an Aged Milk Paint Patina on Furniture
Recreate the look of an antique that's been dinged and scraped over many years
11 of Your Most Crazy-Making Paint-Color Questions Answered!
Don't throw in the drop cloth quite yet. We've queried pros far and wide to home in on useful color choice advice
How to Strip Paint From Wood
Our start to finish guide will help you decide how to remove paint from wood.