Hold up before you run to the paint store. Painting IKEA furniture yourself can be a fun project, but only if you don't make ...

Do-it-yourselfers must be on guard for day-to-day temperature changes and sudden showers that can mar many spring projects like painting, caulking, driveway sealing and deck finishing, among others.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. When painting a paneled wall with knotholes, will the effect be OK without filling the knotholes? Wood knots in your paneling ...

Roughing up the surface in this way will help the new paint stick. Pro tip: Always sand with the grain of the wood and pay attention to corners and hard-to-reach areas of the desk. Sand any rotten or ...