Q: I had painters in my house a few weeks ago and just noticed paint left on the sideboard in my dining room. This is beautiful cherry furniture and is part of a custom set made for me by John Landis.

No matter how careful you are, it seems like splattering paint is inevitable. Whether it’s on your clothes, sofa or carpet, paint is destined to leave its mark. So, what do you do when your white tee ...

A: That outdated coat could be hiding a future heirloom, but uncovering it requires both elbow grease and certain safety precautions. Test: First, check for lead in the paint, says Thomas Eberharter, ...