First off, don’t get the wrong idea here. Quality materials help make for a kick-ass paint job, but even $900 a gallon paint is wasted if it’s applied badly. Conversely, bargain-basement paint can ...

It takes more than just washing your car to keep the paint job shiny and well-kept. While occasional washes are important, there are a few extra steps you can take to keep your car looking brand new ...

Using a brush or roller offers more control for an amateur painter, but spraying will result in a finish closer to what a professional would give you. Ozgurcankaya/Getty Images Roman Surovtsev’s ...

The word patina derives from the Italian patina to mean 'a shallow layer of deposit on the surface.' Now used to refer to any signs of ageing of an antique, whether it be fading, darkening, or ...

April Wilkerson creates a DIY patina copper finish that you can replicate at home easily. Rep. Mark Green resigns from Congress, leaving Speaker Johnson with an even narrower Republican majority in ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Chalk paint creates a soft, chalky patina that gives furniture an antique look and it makes refinishing furniture and cabinets easier because it requires little prep work. Although it is a useful and ...

Could your wood cabinets use a little bit of sprucing up? You don't need to spend a fortune on a makeover, as there are so many different ways to approach cabinet refinishing for a stunning refresh.