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  • Hand holding a roll of aluminum foil outside a home's door
    By Sakshi Khaitan 2 days ago

    Covering A Doorknob With Aluminum Foil: What It's For And Why It's Recommended

    Aluminum foil is at the center of all kinds of unexpected household hacks. Learn why wrapping your door knobs in foil can make one tricky task a lot easier.

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  • A couple imagining their kitchen design together
    By Scott Dylan Westerlund 10 days ago

    Give Kitchens A Custom Makeover With This Budget-Friendly Backsplash Idea

    Plain walls and behind the counter can make a kitchen feel generic. One low-cost, DIY-friendly finish adds personality that you can change whenever you like.

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  • plain unfinished kitchen cabinets
    By Rob Johnstone 15 days ago

    Put Down The Gel And Paint: Update Plain Cabinets With An Oil Solution

    Plain cabinets are crying out for some color for your interior remodel, but you shouldn't turn to gel or paint. Consider this oil-based formulation instead.

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  • Hands adding blue and green painter's tape to a baseboard
    By Sakshi Khaitan 23 days ago

    Does The Color Of Painter's Tape Matter?

    The next time you get the paintbrush out for textured surfaces, or refine your trim work, you might wonder if you need a specific color of painter's tape.

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  • Someone standing on a small step ladder and painting a wall pale blue
    By Christy Rae Ammons 1 month ago

    The 2026 Paint Trend That's Adding A Splash Of Style To Living Rooms Everywhere

    Add a splash of style to your living and embrace this stunning paint trend. This interior design technique is predicted to pop up everywhere in 2026.

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  • A woman smiles in her colorful kitchen
    By Emily Ray 1 month ago

    Save Money On A New Backsplash: The Easy DIY You Can Do By Hand

    If your backsplash could use a refresh, but you don't want to go through the hassle of a renovation, there's an easy way to give it a cosmetic makeover.

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  • Person shopping in a store in front of paint aisle
    By Kristeen Cherney 1 month ago

    Is Ceiling Paint Different From Wall Paint?

    A DIY painting project might seem simple... until you realize there are different types of paint and ceiling paint might be different from wall paint. Or is it?

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  • A wall covered in beige limewash paint, with a count, side table, and decor in front of it
    By Sakshi Khaitan 1 month ago

    What Are The Disadvantages Of Limewash Paint?

    Limewash is a breathable, mold-resistant paint that can give your home a textured look. But it has its disadvantages that you should know about beforehand.

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  • A person is pouring paint into a paint tray.
    By Melanie Dawn 2 months ago

    How To Keep Paint From Sticking To Your Paint Tray (Hint: It's Not Plastic Wrap Or Foil)

    You didn't start DIYing to clean stains. Find out how to keep paint from sticking to your paint tray. Contrary to popular belief, it's not plastic wrap or foil.

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  • Person holing paint samples up to old kitchen counter.
    By Sheila Kim 2 months ago

    They Gave Dated Oak Cabinets A High-End Look With A More Stylish Alternative To White

    It's time for a kitchen refresh, but white cabinets aren't your thing. There's another way to elevate your space with this chic alternative.

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  • Person on stairwell assessing the color
    By Lilith Hudson 2 months ago

    Woman Transforms A Honey Oak Stairwell Into An Elegant Entryway That Looks Custom

    Sometimes, we want to maintain a timeless charm in our homes but break up the uniform color schemes. This TikToker has the perfect solution for stairwells.

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  • Blue front door on white painted brick house
    By Emily Kammerlohr 2 months ago

    What Does A Blue Front Door Mean?

    Blue front doors have special meaning in color psychology and practices like feng shui. Here's the emotional symbolism that can lie behind a blue door.

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  • Joanna Gaines smiling at camera while holding a paintbrush
    By Emily Kammerlohr 2 months ago

    The Joanna Gaines-Favored Paint Color That's Dominating Today's Trends

    Joanna Gaines has long considered this hue a bold yet timeless choice for walls, cabinets, and more. Now, it's one of the biggest paint color trends of 2026.

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  • Behr's Color of the Year, Grounded, on a living room wall
    By Erika Dale 2 months ago

    Behr Refines Biophilic Trend With 'Living Neutral' 2027 Color Of The Year

    It's official, Behr's 2027 paint color is here. Hint: it's a nature-inspired shade that many designers jokingly call a "neutral", but also has a hint of drama.

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  • Person holding wallpaper up to the wall
    By Shelley Frost 2 months ago

    Trade In The Wallpaper: There's An Easier Way To Decorate Your Walls

    You can give your walls a unique and beautiful new look with this super affordable alternative to wallpapers. It takes less time, and requires fewer tools.

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  • A man applying blue painter tape to a wall
    By Johnny Lewis 2 months ago

    Purple Vs. Blue Painter's Tape: What's The Difference?

    Whether you're painting baseboards, trim, wallpaper, or cabinets, these tasks require different tape. Here's how to determine whether you need blue or purple.

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  • Woman painting a wall using a paintbrush
    By Melanie Dawn 2 months ago

    Forget Skim Coating: An Easier Way To Smooth Walls Before Painting Or Wallpapering

    Painting or wallpapering breathes new life into walls, but it also highlights imperfections. Rather than messy skim coating, this process is quick and clean.

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  • A salesperson shows a customer paint samples in a store
    By Natalie Howard 3 months ago

    Dump The Stains: Turn Orange Oak Cabinets From Dated To Chic Using This Paint Color

    Your kitchen is almost perfect, but there's one thing off -- the cabinet color makes your space feel stale. There's a solution, and it's not wood stain.

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  • Two people painting a room using a paint roller
    By Jennifer Davis 3 months ago

    The Smart Paint Roller That Seems Useful But Is A Waste Of Money

    Who doesn't love a tool that makes painting faster, more precise, and less of a hassle? While this product promises all of that, most users say otherwise.

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  • Woman reading in a hammock near greenery
    By Danielle Valente 3 months ago

    Not Birdbaths Or Planters: She Turns Old Bricks Into Charming Outdoor Decor That Bookworms Will Love

    There are some staple decor pieces most people have in their backyards, but this easy DIY project using old bricks turns your yard into a bookish oasis.

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  • Person in protective paint covering putting tape on wall.
    By Natalie Howard 3 months ago

    Masking Tape Vs. Painter's Tape: What's The Difference?

    Masking tape and painter's tape may seem very similar, but there are some differences between the two products that can affect your DIY projects.

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  • A man holding white painter's tape on a wall while blue painter's tape lines a door frame
    By Danielle Valente 3 months ago

    White Painter's Tape Vs. Blue: What's The Difference?

    Despite their similar qualities, blue and white painter's tape have unique applications, and picking the wrong one could cause issues on your next paint job.

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  • Two people look at a wall while holding paint swatches.
    By Derek Rose 3 months ago

    Lowe's Has An Easy-To-Use Free Tool That Lets You See Paint Colors Before You Buy

    This free Lowe's tool lets you compare paint colors without using swatches. You can even upload images of your home to view different colors in your space.

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  • A person is shown holding a gallon of Sherwin Williams paint in front of in-store display shelves
    By Emily Ray 3 months ago

    The Free Paint Program At Sherwin Williams That Rewards New Homeowners

    Sherwin-Williams has a wide range of products to refresh and customize your house. And if you've just bought a new one, you can opt in to the free paint promo.

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  • Painting kitchen cabinets white
    By Rob Johnstone 3 months ago

    How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets Without Brush Marks

    Getting a perfect brush-mark-free finish on your kitchen cabinets is a lot easier than it seems, and it all comes down to preparation and technique.

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  • A bathroom with gray cabinets, white counters, off-white walls, and bronze light and plumbing fixtures
    By Erika Dale 4 months ago

    Bland Is Boring: Why Decorating For Resale Is Ruining Interior Design (& Your Home)

    The interior design world is overtaken by boring, cookie-cutter designs made for resale value. Here's why we need to embrace color & customization instead.

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  • a man looks at a small can of paint at a hardware store
    By Emily Ray 4 months ago

    How Rising Paint Costs Are Changing The Way People Renovate Their Homes

    A lick of paint can do a lot of job for a space — but with the cost of paint and supplies rising across the board, how can homeowners possibly keep up?

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