If you want a flawless finish on your paint job, it pays to pay attention to the details, especially when it comes to how light hits the surface of the wall.

On several recently painted walls, the roller strokes are obvious. This is flat paint. Touch ups were also a problem; painter said “with this paint had to repaint corner to corner.” Later, I had ...

If you’re tackling a DIY painting project, you’re going to need at least one paint roller on hand. These handy gadgets allow you to apply paint quickly and easily, and their soft roller covers don’t ...