How to paint a room and give it a refresh

There's more to painting a room than just picking up a roller, from choosing a color to filling cracks and holes to laying down masking tape.

Britain's best home renovations revealed: Before and after shots of the six most inspiring makeovers, the surprisingly small amounts they cost and how long they to…

Nicole Gray discovers that you don't need a huge budget or a team of professionals to pull off a stunning transformation.
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How to Use Ice Melt Without Damaging Outdoor Surfaces, Plantings, and Your Pet's Paws

If you often have thick layers of snow to clear, a snow blower ... and wood stains. Before joining CR in 2016, he tested kitchen products at Good Housekeeping and covered tools and remodeling for This ...

How to prep and paint cabinets to give your kitchen the upgraded look it deserves

By identifying your kitchen cabinets' material and choosing the right paint and primer, you can get great results even if you ...
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Still Have One of These Outdated Paint Colors and Styles in Your Home? Designers Say It’s Time to Repaint

Your Paint Fix: Say hello to a little bit of sheen for your paint colors. "If you want your walls to look current and last, ditch the completely flat or matte finish for anything other than the ...