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When it comes to do-it-yourself projects, I try everything I can to avoid the sewing machine. It's not that I can't sew, I just plain don't like to. I think it has something to do with flunking home ...

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?

At every talk I give on downsizing, the subject of handing furniture off to grown kids comes up. And every time I deliver the bad news: The kids don’t want your stuff. Invariably, parents moan and ...

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 ...

A fresh coat of paint is sometimes the best thing you can do for a home's interior; it does wonders for the outside, too. From cozy covered balconies to decorative concrete slabs and brightly colored ...

Even the very smallest of patio painting mistakes can completely disrupt the look and feel of your yard, which is why it's so important to get it right when sprucing up your outdoor space. From ...

Although metal patio furniture is elegant and durable, it can over time become a rust-coated symbol of neglect. Instead of offering an inviting spot to relax on a warm summer afternoon, corroded ...