This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Have you ever painted a room and stood back, ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Patches made with traditional patching materials must be primed with a sealing-type primer before painting. Otherwise, the ...

Have the kids moved out? Is it time to paint their rooms the colors you want? Are the empty walls full of pinholes from their Justin Bieber, Beyonce, and Vans posters? Before covering their ...

Peeling paint is a common home issue often caused by moisture, uneven surfaces, or improper priming. Addressing the root ...

‘Fess up: It’s been bugging you all year that smack dab in the middle of your front hall there’s that can’t-miss evidence of the day the delivery crew dinged your walls. And don’t forget the living ...

Q. How important is it to repair plaster before repainting? Our ceilings have peeling paint that we’re pretty sure was caused by past water damage. Since the water problem is no longer an issue, can ...

We’ve all been there. Clumsily knocking into the wall with a suitcase, or carrying your bike through a narrow hallway. A moment of carelessness can damage the paint, or worse, the plaster. Little ...

Plaster, a decorative wall coating of lime, sand, and sometimes fibers, has been around since the beginning of time—and so has plaster repair. Although subject to cracks and bubbles, it's a durable ...