The paint finish you reach for on autopilot can quietly sabotage your walls long before spring cleaning. Many homeowners ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We've all been there; you've gone through the painstaking process of finally (finally) landing on the ...

Paint is one of the most important components of any home decorating project. While it’s easy to spend hours in your local hardware store searching out the best soothing blue for your kitchen cabinets ...

DEAR GAIL: Why do builders use flat paint in all the houses? When you try to clean off a dirt spot, you end up down to the drywall and then have to touch-up. We're planning to repaint, so what are our ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you’re selecting paint for a room, it’s easy to focus on color, but choosing the right paint finish ...

Paint sheens were created to handle different uses and durability needs. A high-traffic area like a hallway needs a coating that can withstand handprints and people brushing up against it while a ...

When you shop through retailer links on our site, we may earn affiliate commissions. 100% of the fees we collect are used to support our nonprofit mission. Learn more. A paint’s sheen, or finish, ...

Repainting a home's interior or exterior involves many decisions, including picking the color, sheen, brand and making sure it complements your existing paint. It can be daunting, but with a little ...

Seattle offers gray sidewalks, gray streets, gray skies … and plenty of homes that are painted gray, inside and out. “Gray is the color of fear,” says Anne Viggiano, the Seattle-based founder of Color ...