When Annie Sloan created Chalk Paint in 1990, she never imagined that it would become the go-to decorative paint for anyone embarking on a do-it-yourself home project—which is exactly what it is today ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

While you can paint hardwood floors, it might not be the best home DIY option. Painting hardwood floors is the type of personalized home renovation that takes time and preparation. Painting could be a ...

Many people, including me, have painted their kitchen cabinets and been perfectly happy with the results. Painting cabinets sounds old school compared to today’s emphasis on tearing out the kitchen ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...