Just because you can paint something, doesn't mean you should. Anyone who has tried their hand at a DIY has likely learned this lesson the hard way. And nothing stirs up more heated debate in the ...

Before diving into more costly repairs, discover how a simple prep process and a can of paint makes it easy to fix your ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Got the do-it-yourself itch but little time or cash to spare? Look around at the furniture you’ve already got. Some of it ...

Got the do-it-yourself itch but little time or cash to spare? Look around at the furniture you've already got. Some of it probably could use a refreshing coat of paint. In fact, a new color may put ...

Don’t trade in your old furniture. DIY update it instead. We show you how to make old furniture look new again with just a lick of paint and a “notice me”’ hue. Medium and fine sandpaper, medium for ...

What is it about DIY furniture makeovers that seem so intimidating? You've been meaning to dress up that old dresser, wooden chair, or boring bar stool for a while now, but you're not even sure where ...

At every talk I give on downsizing, the subject of handing furniture off to grown kids comes up. And every time I deliver the bad news: The kids don’t want your stuff. Invariably, parents moan and ...

Few do-it-yourself home improvement projects deliver as much satisfaction for the effort as painting a piece of furniture. Especially if you snagged the furniture at the ReStore or Thrifty Shop — or ...

When I deliver the bad news, I get the same reaction at every talk I give on downsizing: The kids don’t want your stuff. Invariably, parents moan, and adult children cheer. “Don’t believe me?” I ask. ...