Painting Maintenance

Nothing ruins the look of a concrete patio, driveway, or walkway like a paint stain. Whether it’s a fresh spill or paint baking in the sun for years, this guide on removing paint from concrete will help. It contains tips on products and techniques for saying good riddance to ugly paint stains on your concrete surfaces.

In some cases, paint stains may seem to be a permanent problem, but fear not—small splatters and large coatings are easier to remove than you’d think! From sanding to scraping to specialty products, there are many methods to try if your first attempt at cleaning old paint is unsuccessful.

Learn what causes the peskiest paint problems—and how to fix and avoid them in the future.

These three hints can help you prolong your brush’s life and save some wear and tear

Jim Marshall makes plaster beautiful.

Keep your spray paint flowing with this revival technique

How the pros manage to paint windows without making a mess of the glass

For the perfect paint job, invest in the best.

See-through exterior finishes more closely match their makers' marketing hype

Expert answers to the most frequently asked home maintenance questions