Painting & Decorating

How to Use Water-Based Wood Stains

How to Make a Pickled or White Wash Finish

Using Minwax Whitewash Pickling Stain

How to Pre-Finish Wood Trim

Learn how to pre-finish crown molding, bead board and other wooden trim before installation.

How to Paint Window Frames Neatly and Quickly

Learn how to paint window sash and door frames; includes details on masking off glass and removing excess paint on glass.

How to Paint a Room and Install Pre-finished Flooring

Learn how to make over your dining room; includes details on wall preparation, painting, and installing new flooring and wall trim.

How to Use a Pre-Stain Sealer and Water-Based Stain

How to Paint a Wall by Rag-Rolling a Faux Finish

Learn how faux paint walls with a technique called "ragging"; includes step-by-step instructions along with tips, materials, and tools lists.

How to Apply Faux Finsihes

Learn how to apply a faux finish; includes details on sponging, dragging, combing and marbling as well as tips, materials and tool lists.

How to Refinish Kitchen Cabinets Without Stripping

Read step-by-step instructions on how to refinish a cabinet

Faux Finishing Techniques from a TV Set Designer

Learn how to apply a faux finish; includes details on sponging, dragging, combing and marbling as well as tips, materials and tool lists.