Before you begin painting your ceiling, Vaamonde suggests moving as much furniture as possible from the room. Large pieces, however, can be pushed to the center of the room and covered completely with ...

Roof leaks, overflowing sinks, tobacco smoke and big spills can all leave ugly ceiling stains or dinginess that is impossible to conceal with plain old paint. But cover the stain with a coat of ...

An apartment in Seattle’s North Capitol Hill neighborhood has a “Love U” message written on the ceiling of a dining room—you just can’t see it. Interior designer and principal at Le Whit, Liza Curtiss ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

Few home-improvement projects are as DIY-friendly as painting. Get the best results by keeping these essential tools in your ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

Picking the perfect paint color is never as easy—even choosing a white (will it be snow, dove, or mascarpone?). Likewise, choosing the best paint roller requires some decision making. (Do you need a ...

Paint sprayers require more of a learning curve than a paint roller and tray, but their speed and efficiency are well worth the time you invest to practice. With a specialized nozzle that transforms ...

Tray ceilings started to appear in the 1980s and quickly became commonplace in the 1990s. Ceilings now have become a focal point for many rooms, featuring beams, insets and lighted molding. If you ...