If you want to give your home a welcoming, lived-in look, a little bit of texture can go a long way. A bouclé sofa or high-piled rug is an easy and obvious touch, but for allover charm, why not take ...

Q I enjoy reading about the paint techniques you use. But I am confused by the terms “rubbing on” and “rubbing back” paint. How much paint do you apply, and do you do this with a cloth or a brush? And ...

1.How can I effectively remove textured wall paint or at least reduce its harsh visual and tactile effects? Washington The best approach depends on whether you're dealing with the kind of textured ...

Q:My husband and I just bought a house that has a "skip-trough" finish on the interior walls. We would like to make the walls smooth and then repaint them. One friend advised us to apply joint ...

Q. I would like to remove the wallpaper in the living, dining and family rooms of my house. Is there a way to remove it and prepare the walls for painting without having to sand? I have a severe dust ...