Many of our regular readers may already have discovered the joys of sponge painting, but we are trying it for the first time in this week’s column. When painting with sponges, you have lots of choices ...

This week’s column is a kind of part two to last week’s column on sponge painting. Our projects this time around are metal buckets made into planters, and they are larger and require a little ...

While a red brick exterior adds a classic and timeless look to a home, and red brick interior walls or fireplaces can bring a rustic look to a home’s interior, it’s not a look that appeals to everyone ...

Sponge painting, a technique for applying a nice color over a base coat, achieves a multi-tone finish. It has subtle and natural character that’s more interesting than a plain-painted surface. Use it ...

It’s way too early for spring cleaning, but you can never put a date on a much-needed renovation — even if it’s just a little paint to spruce up the spaces you are already familiar with. Many ...