painting tips

Color and paint

5 Cool ways to use gray paint

It's official -- gray has bypassed beige as the go-to neutral paint color for 2012. (Hooray!) Think outside the box when...

Color and paint

Choosing a color palette for your living room

The living space just doesn't feel right until you've found the perfect color palette. Talented design experts weigh in to help you...

Color and paint

5 Fun paint techniques for your walls

Accent walls are a great way to bring life to a room. When most people think of an accent wall, they think of one wall that’s...

Decorating How-tos

How to use chalkboard paint

Chalkboard walls are popping up everywhere. Chalkboard paint is readily available in a variety of colors and is one of the easiest...

School Supplies

Special dry-erase paint is fun and functional

You can make almost any wall or door a dry-erase board with a special paint. Great for home offices and kids’ rooms, this DIY...

Going Green

New eco-friendly paints

A new coat of paint is an easy way to refresh a room, a piece of furniture, home decor accessories or even the inside of a closet!...

Bed and bath

Cool decor for a kid’s bedroom

If your child has been begging for a bedroom makeover, you’re in luck! The following tips will give you plenty of inspiration for...

Home Improvement

How to spray paint furniture for a professional look

If you're feeling bored with your current furniture, or perhaps it has simply seen better days, there's no better way than spray...

SheKnows TV: SheKnows HomeStretch

Tips for painting garage doors

Does your garage need a facelift? Try painting the garage door! A new coat of paint on the door will do wonders for your garage and...

Home Improvement

Painting with tape

Bold patterns have made a major comeback in the interior design world, but the best decorators aren’t reserving the trend for...

Organizing and Repair How-tos

How to create an accent door

A beautifully painted accent door can dramatically increase your home’s curb appeal. Make an unforgettable first impression with a...

Decorating How-tos

How to paint a room

The fastest and least expensive way to bring new life to any space is to add a fresh coat of paint. If you are looking to give your...

Decorating How-tos

How to repaint furniture

Before you send that chipped, outdated or damaged piece of furniture to the trash, consider a quick and easy update with a fresh...

Organizing and Repair How-tos

How to repaint your shutters

Repainting the shutters of your home is an inexpensive way to refresh the look of your house, instantly clean up your home’s...

Organizing and Repair How-tos

How to repaint your home's trim

Painting the exterior trim of your home not only refreshes its appearance, but also helps protect it from the elements. Though well...

Decorating How-tos

How to choose a color palette for your home

Choosing a color palette for your home can be a huge undertaking. While painting a room a certain color is never permanent, it’s a...

Holiday and seasonal decor

Design tips to make learning fun for your kids

Enhance your children’s learning by providing them with an environment that makes learning fun. We spoke with Cortney Novogratz of...

Home Improvement

5 Eco-friendly home design tips

It’s that time of year again, when we look back at the past year and make a note of things we’d like to do better. Often it’s to...