"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In most design circles, painting natural wood is a no-go—we’ve all seen the Instagram discourse on the ...

Worn and faded hardwood floors can drag down the look of a room. But having scuffed floors sanded down and re-stained can be expensive and messy. One alternative that's gaining popularity: painting ...

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 ...