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When your mom was painting a space, the rules were straightforward: flats on the ceiling, eggshell on the walls and gloss on cabinetry, windowsills and trim. Today those rules are more like ...

So you’ve found the perfect paint color for your home improvement project, whether that’s refreshing your walls, giving your drab kitchen cabinet that perfect refresh, or making your trim pop.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We've all been there; you've gone through the painstaking process of finally (finally) landing on the ...

Low sheen finishes hide imperfections but are hard to clean. Use them in low-traffic areas. Glossy sheens are easy to clean but highlight imperfections. Use them for high-traffic areas and trim. When ...

After flipping through numerous fan decks, comparing strips of paint chips, and applying test swatch after test swatch, you’ve finally decided on the perfect paint color. But before you grab the drop ...

Each of these finishes offers unique characteristics to consider when choosing paint. When you're faced with a paint decision, you might think the only thing you need to consider is the color. While ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As a general rule of thumb, the term “sheen” refers to the amount of light paint reflects when dry. Most ...

You’ve finally narrowed down your (seemingly endless) options and decided on the perfect paint color. While your decision-making muscles may feel exhausted at this point, there is still more to ...