Images created by photographers to sell to advertisers and publishers are often nothing like reality—especially when they show people working on their homes and using tools
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Photoshop Redo: Paint Adds Personality to a Folk Victorian
Sophisticated shades enhance the simple lines and pretty details of a cottage with gingerbread trim
A Home With Well Balanced Colors
A seasoned architect and his spiffed-up foursquare offer lessons in scale, proportion, and picking paint colors
Tackle Allergy Hot Spots
Minimize seasonal sneezing with these tips for targeting hiding places for household allergy offenders
Transform Furniture with a Painted Patina
Give ho-hum wood furniture a colorful weathered finish with five simple distressing techniques. A pair of paint-makeover pros show you how.
Read This Before You Strip Paint From Wood
Finding out which method to use, and how to contain the debris, makes a messy job cleaner, safer, and more effective
Create a Leaf-Green Living Room
A botanically based color scheme accented with silver creates a soothing, sophisticated gathering spot
Read This Before You Paint
Before you pick up a paintbrush, check out This Old House ‘s expert guide to the best products, tools, and techniques for putting color on your walls
10 Uses for Paint Cans
New or used, these pails have a variety of uses around the house
16 Ways to Customize Your Deck
16 upgrades and add-ons to create a more attractive and usable backyard deck