Your primer coat is really important when painting new dry wall, as it preps the surface of the walls and ceiling to improve the paint's adhesion and coverage. But how many coats of primer do you need ...

Ikea furniture is perennially popular, but it can be pretty plain in the color department. Here's how to give Ikea pieces a ...

Primer BasicsYou would never apply paint directly to your car's metal or fiberglass surface, right? It's a simple concept-primer sticks to metal and paint sticks to primer. The primer coat seals the ...

Using high-quality paint and supplies can prevent issues like early paint failure. Proper preparation, including cleaning, sanding, and protecting surfaces, is key to a successful painting project.

The first time I looked into the mirror of my new bathroom, a ghoul looked back. When had my skin become so greenish? Was I OK? Would I ever outlast the mortgage payments? I stepped back into daylight ...

David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. David earned his BA from ...

Lauren has six years of experience writing and editing home improvement content. She covered lifestyle, DIY, design and cleaning at The Spruce for five years and contributed home improvement pieces to ...

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 ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...