To help you find a pro who will do the job right, use Checkbook’s ratings of local painters. (iStock) A can of paint, a brush, some rags and a ladder. Painting projects can turn you into a home ...

Few home-maintenance projects are as important as exterior painting because paint and caulking form the first line of defense against rain, snow, and ice. And a nice paint job will enhance the curb ...

Dr. Nafeesah Allen is a multilingual communications strategist and global real estate investor with nearly 15 years of experience. She began writing about home improvement and design over four years ...

A fresh coat of new paint on a home interior never gets old; there’s always a new color trend to try, or the latest technique written up in the shelter magazines. And the look is so fresh. But few ...

Q. We’re having an interior paint job done, and I’m wondering whether to pay when the work is done or as it proceeds. A. It’s not uncommon for painters to request a down payment of 20 percent to 30 ...

A can of paint, a brush, some rags, a ladder and you (and some friends if you’re lucky). Painting projects can turn you into a home-improvement artist, dramatically transforming a room or providing a ...

Alec is a house painter — a really, really good house painter. So good that hundreds of thousands of people tune in on TikTok to watch him paint in their free time. His TikTok page, @dndpainting, has ...