Painter’s plastic really does make a difference. I tried the fabric route too—old sheets, towels, even a couple of moving blankets—and still ended up ...

That’s so true about the prep—way more annoying than it looks, but skipping it just isn’t worth it. I did my first round of black trim last month and ...

I went with vinyl when I bought my place a couple years ago, mostly because it was what I could afford at the time. No regrets yet, but I do notice th...

Totally relate to this. Last December, I was desperate and ended up shoving folded paper towels in one of our bedroom windows—looked ridiculous, but i...

That prep work is no joke. When I pulled the frames in my place (built in '58), there were a couple spots where the paint was super thick and flaky—al...

Great tips here, especially about rope caulk—I hadn't heard of that before. I've been dealing with a similar issue since moving into my first house la...