The world of paint can be a confusing one. Just when you’ve narrowed down dozens of testers and committed to the perfect shade, you’re hit with another conundrum: matte vs gloss paint? Now, when it ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." To make the complex simple, we asked Jessica Barr at Behr Paints to break it all down for us. Chances are ...

For the everyday homeowner or renter, it's probably not in the cards to splurge on high-gloss paint for a whole room. But a little—one bucket, maybe two!—will go an extraordinary way towards perking ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › When you’re choosing fresh paint for your walls, after color, the next big decision is ...

When your mom was painting a space, the rules were straightforward: flats on the ceiling, eggshell on the walls and gloss on cabinetry, windowsills and trim. Today those rules are more like ...

Meredith is a writer and brand strategist with expertise in trends forecasting and Gen Z and Millennial culture. In addition to producing lifestyle content, she uses data-driven storytelling and ...

Rachel is a home improvement writer and content editor. In addition to being a contributing writer at Forbes, she writes for small businesses and creative agencies. She uses her home improvement ...

Some home design trends manage to skate by on their reputation for years, despite being less than ideal in real life. I’m looking at you, vessel sinks, open shelving and wet rooms. Another one I’d add ...

Q. This week: I was interested in the column you did a few weeks ago about applying varnish to a tabletop. Usually, painters recommend that varnish be applied with the best quality brush available, ...

Having a matte paint finish is one way to make your car stand out, but there are many drawbacks as maintaining the finish and keeping it clean takes a lot more effort than a regular gloss finish.