Did you know that when it comes to painting furniture, one of the most important elements in the quest to achieve the perfect, professional finish happens before you even pick up a paintbrush?

When I deliver the bad news, I get the same reaction at every talk I give on downsizing: The kids don’t want your stuff. Invariably, parents moan, and adult children cheer. “Don’t believe me?” I ask. ...

After a harsh winter, your tables, lawn chairs, and more can be looking a little beat up. Save your outdoor pieces with a simple, one-step process. Q: We have a bunch of scuffed, plastic stacking ...

One of the easiest ways to give an old piece of furniture a fresh new look is by painting it. But if you’re not a painting professional or are new to the challenging world of DIY, painting furniture ...

I don’t know a single soul who hasn’t, at some point, purchased an item of furniture from IKEA. Whether it was flat-packed or ready-assembled, everyone is hooked on the functional and modern designs ...

Hey, guys! In this video I share the basics of how to chalk paint furniture in a rustic, farmhouse style. This gives you the perfect opportunity to thrift furniture with solid bones and make it fit ...

Erin Lageman-Louies is a senior manager at Glidden who handles color marketing and research, as well as global forecasting on paint color and design trends. And Lageman-Louies often picks up a paint ...