Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over ...

Nothing brightens up a room like a fresh coat of paint. And, because it’s a relatively low-cost, high-reward makeover, you may encounter multiple layers of paint already on your walls. If you have ...

I’m trying to remove many layers of paint (at least 3 colors) from original 1928 plaster walls. At least one of the layers contains lead. I have been taking the necessary percautions, and I have been ...

Q. I live in a 55-year-old home that has plaster walls. Last winter there were ice dams on the eave edges of the roof and some water got inside the main floor bathroom. Now the paint in this area is ...

Whether a room in your house needs a quick facelift or you’re renovating an older home, picking a color for the walls is usually the easiest (and most fun!) part. The tough part is the prep work.

Ever thought about giving the walls in your home a fresh new look but felt overwhelmed by the idea of repainting? Or maybe you have a little artist in the family who loves to express themselves on ...