Before you begin painting your ceiling, Vaamonde suggests moving as much furniture as possible from the room. Large pieces, however, can be pushed to the center of the room and covered completely with ...

Roof leaks, overflowing sinks, tobacco smoke and big spills can all leave ugly ceiling stains or dinginess that is impossible to conceal with plain old paint. But cover the stain with a coat of ...

Precious spare time in July and August is usually reserved for all things outdoors, so DIY chores aren't always top of the agenda. Worthwhile interiors updates have got to be big impact projects that ...

A few months ago, I shared some unique wood wall and ceiling ideas. Today, I want to share the ceiling treatment in my husband’s office, and the wall treatment in my office, and explain exactly how we ...

A: Needless to say, the first step is to repair the roof leak and permit the wood ceiling to completely dry. Then, go to your paint supply company for some wood bleach. This product generally is ...

Q: I'm building a small deck in the backyard and for cosmetic reasons, am painting it rather than finishing the wood. So, being cost-conscious, I am wondering whether using a Douglas fir 2-by-6 versus ...