Interior/exterior design memory loss: a few months ago I was casually flipping through one of the many interior design magazines on the shelf at Borders and saw an article about an amazing place that I'd love to find more details about. Unfortunately I was distracted and don't remember many details... [more inside]
posted by Beautiful Screaming Lady on Oct 28, 2009 - 0 answers

I'll be spending this coming weekend removing possibly several layers of painted-over wallpaper from 70-year-old plaster walls in my new house. Got any tips, tricks, secrets, or advice? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Aug 9, 2009 - 18 answers

Why is gloss or semi-gloss paint recommended for exterior house trim? [more inside]
posted by muirne81 on Jul 20, 2009 - 8 answers

Getting the exterior of my house painted: A dumb investment, given the economy? Or not? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 27, 2009 - 12 answers

What color should I paint my porch if I want to keep a fire engine red door? [more inside]
posted by pranalaxmi on Aug 26, 2008 - 19 answers

What is this interior painting trend I see before me? [more inside]
posted by Smarson on Aug 5, 2008 - 17 answers

VanityFilter: What color(s?) should I paint my two-part bathroom? [more inside]
posted by notashroom on Mar 13, 2008 - 4 answers

What's a good shade of yellow for the exterior of a house that is in direct sunlight all day? [more inside]
posted by momzilla on Nov 17, 2007 - 4 answers

Does anybody out there have any firsthand experience with ZAR's "Rain Stain" vs. regular exterior paint? [more inside]
posted by monkeybutt on Nov 4, 2007 - 1 answer

What is the strange yellow discoloration on the walls of my house? [more inside]
posted by griseus on Oct 4, 2007 - 6 answers

My chimney was in need of repair so i am having part of it re-built/ new caps and re-tuck pointed. The contractors created a lot of dust grinding out the old motor joints. Some of the dust landed on our neighbor's house and she is complaining about the damage it has caused to her in progress paint job. We are working on a solution, but who is responsible for this? What legal responsibility do i have if she discovers permanent damage in the future? Would the contractors be held responsible after I have paid them? [more inside]
posted by retro88 on Aug 9, 2007 - 7 answers

How can I paint my living room wall with a smooth gradient from X color to Y color? [more inside]
posted by ostranenie on May 7, 2007 - 18 answers

I need to strip many layers of paint out of my old house. Does anyone have any experience with the "new" (in America) infra-red heat-strippers? They seem like a good idea, but I'd feel more comfortable with a few recommendations from regular folks before spending $500. The two brands I'm aware of are the "Speedheater" system, and the "Silent Paint Remover." [more inside]
posted by markhu on Feb 20, 2007 - 15 answers

How to remove paint from parquet floors? [more inside]
posted by huskerdont on Nov 8, 2006 - 9 answers

How do you remove paint from a brick fireplace? [more inside]
posted by jca on Aug 16, 2006 - 14 answers

The front porch of my 1926 non-historic house needs to be refinished. It has peeling paint over stain, is developing 3-4mm wide cracks and when I make it down to wood, the boards seem to be damp. Small ants come spilling out when I turn off my orbital sander. [more inside]
posted by QIbHom on May 21, 2005 - 14 answers