If you’ve ever tackled a home improvement painting project, you likely have a stash of half-used paint cans somewhere in your home. But paint doesn’t last forever. Latex paint can remain usable for up ...

Q:Is oil paint OK to use in the bathroom? Or is there another paint that is better? How long does it take to dry? A: We think that while oil-based paint remains an excellent choice for bathrooms, ...

Living in a 1920s-era house and, for years, periodically scraping peeling paint from its wood siding before repainting, we’ve decided that this is the summer to do a more comprehensive job and remove ...

Few home improvement projects are as instantly gratifying as is a fresh coat of paint. It can, in a matter of hours, transform a dark and dingy space into a bright and cheerful one. There are other ...

Howard asks: I’m repainting my house, but I’m not sure what kind of paint was originally used. Can I use latex over oil, or should it be the other way around? Danny Lipford: Now, that’s a great ...

Kane County offers programs to recycle unused latex house paint, water-based acrylic paints and oil-based paints, stains and similar products so they don’t end up in the landfill. Three collection ...

DIY paint projects are oftentimes the best place to hone your home maintenance and renovation skills. Beginners can find the right paint color and grab a brush or roller, but before getting started, a ...

Our building has two coats of oil-base paint and needs painting. I would like to change to a water base paint. Would this be possible? I intend to do it myself. A. According to the technical ...

Different paint types have different cleaning needs. When getting dried paint out of carpet, rehydrate the problem spot with a steamer. Be sure to not scrub the stain, as this will push the paint into ...