Whitewashing wood gives it a unique distressed look. imaginima / GETTY IMAGES Make no mistake: Wood will never go out of style. But every now and then, the wood in your home might feel a little ...

In contrast to a regular paint job, whitewashing brightens the look of wood surfaces while allowing their natural grain to show through. The light color and pleasingly imperfect aesthetic of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." While we might not all be blessed with wide plank floors and exposed wood beams, there is one aspect of ...

Q. I have a 50-year-old brick Cape Cod home that is a little worse for wear. Some time ago, a previous owner added a room that is covered with wood siding. I think painting the brick would give a more ...

Q: Through the years I have spent thousands of dollars trying to keep my brick home painted. I have bought the best paint and hired professional painters, only to have the paint peel after just a few ...

Shawn Bo-Abrams, who is renovating his house in Washington state with his husband, Leon Bo-Abrams, was eager to get rid of the carpet covering their top floor. “I have four animals, and they all like ...