Paint can fade, chip, and peel over time, which will probably motivate you to plan a new painting project, stat. But before you can repaint the deck or stain your fence, you need to learn how to ...

It can be a mighty labor-intensive and time-consuming process to remove paint, which is why many DIYers dread or even avoid the task. That’s a shame, given that the results usually are worth the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. We moved into a condo with a wood deck approximately 10-feet-by-15-feet facing south. It has been painted, and the rail and about ...

Learn how to remove paint from wood safely to reveal the natural grain underneath or prep it for a fresh coat. Proper inspection of wood is crucial before removing paint to avoid wasteful work on ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The stripping and removal of paint is a pretty radical—and arduous—task. Start by ...

Q: For many years we have painted our front steps. They are in very bad shape, and the paint is starting to peel and chip. We have power-washed them to remove the loose paint. I’d like to know the ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 57th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

Q: For many years we have painted our front steps. They are in very bad shape, and the paint is starting to peel and chip. We have power-washed them to remove the loose paint. I’d like to know the ...

If youve been putting off a paint stripping project because you dont want to deal with the smell of paint strippers and the time it takes to finish the job, youll be happy to know that theres a better ...

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.