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When it comes to home improvement, there ARE not many things that can transform the entire mood of a room like a good paint job.

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Family Handyman Reader Projects: Indoor Spaces

Family Handyman readers were busy during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in 2020, diving into their to-do lists. Here we take a look at 10 of their awesome indoor projects.

10 Ideas for Using Pantone’s Ultra-Violet 2018 Color of the Year in Your House

If you're looking for an inexpensive way to liven up a tired room, ultra-violet is a dramatic and complex choice....


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What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home

When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider....


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7 Deck Paint and Stain Color Ideas

Create the deck of your dreams with these paint and stain color ideas — tried and true, beautiful blue and...


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9 Kids’ Room Paint Color Ideas

Put away that boring white paint! These playful kids' room color ideas come from every part of the rainbow.

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9 Best Ceiling Paint Colors to Consider

Put down the white paint! Go bold with these ceiling paint color ideas that will take your room to the...


How to Paint Concrete Floors

Transform your concrete basement or garage floor with a fresh coat of paint.

13 DIY Projects Your Whole Family Can Do Together

Getting kids involved in DIY projects at an early age will help them gain confidence and skills they will put...


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5 Popular Paint Colors to Help Sell Your House

Painting a home's exterior can produce a big return on investment. Here are five trending colors to help maximize resale...


How to Paint Your Front Door

Spruce up your house by painting your front door. It's an easy DIY project.


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12 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $100

A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $100 you can make some...

The Best Basement Paint Colors to Bring the Downstairs to Life

Turn your downstairs space into a cozy retreat with these fresh and inviting best basement paint colors.


10 Bad DIY Habits You Need to Stop Doing Immediately

These bad DIY habits might be costing you more than just time and money.


How to Paint a Room

Read on as we walk you through all the steps, from choosing the paint to cleaning up when you're done.


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8 Garage Paint Ideas to Consider Inside and Out

Want to upgrade your garage? Check out these clever ideas for painting your garage. Including garage door, floor and wall...


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We Tried Benjamin Moore’s 2021 Paint Color of the Year

Aegean Teal caught the attention of our team here at Family Handyman. Here's why we love it.

Compare All the Paint Colors of the Year for 2023

All there is to know and love about this year's crop of paint Colors of the Year, plus ideas on...


Living Room Paint Ideas Guaranteed to Transform Your Space

Trade out the old for something new and modern. These living room paint ideas are guaranteed to transform your space.


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The Best Colors for Small Bathrooms

These are the top paint color choices for making a small bathroom look bigger.


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Paint Ideas That Make Small Spaces Look Bigger

Whether it's a reflection of light or trick of the eye, these paint colors and ideas can help cramped quarters...


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8 Ideas for Painting a Boy’s Bedroom

Traditional to modern, action-packed to Zen. Check out these 10 boy's bedroom paint ideas and choose the one that best...


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10 Super-Cool Ideas for Painting a Girl’s Bedroom

Color, pattern, details and more. Check out these easy girl's room paint ideas to make your child's room as unique...


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14 Ideas for Painting Furniture

Are you tired of some of your old furniture pieces? It's easy to give them new life with paint. Check...


A Look Back at the Last Decade of Sherwin-Williams’ Color of the Year

Do you take design inspiration from the annual color-of-the-year choices made by color gurus? Take a look at the pick...


Things to Consider Before Painting a Garage Door

The garage is an extension of your home and plays a key role in curb appeal. So what's the best...

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10 Front Door Color Ideas

One of the fastest and cheapest ways to up your curb appeal is to paint your front door. Want to...


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10 Wall Painting Ideas You’ll Want to Add to Your Home

You want an accent wall that adds more than just a pop of color. You can paint a design that...


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Easy Weekend Projects to Increase the Value of Your Home

Whether you paint your front door or add potted plants, these home improvement ideas can turn your house from not-too-hot...


15 House Painting Ideas That Improve Curb Appeal

There's more to curb appeal than a freshly painted front door. Here are 15 ways to improve your curb appeal...