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 ...

I discuss high-tech wood coatings. But from time to time, I will discuss something that is tried and true and, perhaps, not so high tech. Shellac is definitely a low-tech product. It is the secretion ...

Just for a moment, say you don’t like the way your kitchen looks but you really don’t have $16,000 to complete a “minor kitchen remodel.” What about doing a few things, such as painting your cabinets, ...

Shellac, a natural resin secreted by the lac insect, has long been valued for its exceptional film-forming capabilities, biodegradability and non-toxic nature. Recent advancements have extended its ...

With any paint project, it is tempting to skip the primer and go straight for the immediate gratification of applying actual paint, forever hopeful that one coat will get the job done right.

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.

When it comes to home DIY projects, we want to work smarter, not harder, right? With the rise of paint and primer-in-one ...