Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... “Young House Love: 243 Ways to Paint, Craft, Update & Show Your Home Some Love,” by bloggers Sherry and John Petersik (Artisan Books, 2012) lives up to its ...

Q: I’m in the process of changing the brass-finished door hardware in my home to brushed nickel. I’ve replaced the handles but would like to refinish the hinges, which are steel underneath. Can I ...

There’s no quicker, more convenient way to paint small- to medium-size parts and projects than with spray paint. The challenge is how do you apply a smooth, even coat of paint without runs, drips and ...

If you’ve got something difficult to paint, something that's out of the ordinary, chances are good that somebody makes a specialized spray paint to coat it. There are paints to spray automotive ...

Paint out of a can it is not—but spray paint is way more fun, and lasts longer than the bucket kind, too. “With spray paint, you can get to hard-to-reach places and get a higher gloss finish compared ...

Q: I'm in the process of changing the brass-finished door hardware in my home to brushed nickel. I've replaced the handles but would like to refinish the hinges, which are steel underneath. Can I ...