One of the easiest and most impactful ways to update a wall is to paint it with a faux painting technique. And you can take it up another notch by adding a decorative faux marble finish. While it ...

An important step to take before painting woodwork is to pick the right color of paint, especially if you want to illustrate the look of healthy wood grain. Denise selected the color "Mud Puddle" as ...

With the right products and techniques, you can use paint to create the look of wood on any surface. It requires multiple ...

Faux finishes have come a long way from pickling and sponge painting the walls. Offerings now range from imitation leather to Venetian plaster, and techniques such as glazing, faux marble, damask and ...

There's no denying the warmth and charm that wooden garage doors bring to a residence. The natural beauty of wooden doors can dramatically boost your home's curb appeal, but they also come with a ...

Several years ago, two guys from Park Slope painted the front wooden doors of my house. They used a layering and graining technique that made the doors look like solid mahogany. They did a great job ...

There are many different ways to stylishly update your kitchen without investing the time and money for a full renovation. When it comes to the kitchen, you can paint or stain the cabinets a new color ...

Portland has its fair share of houseboats both on the Willamette and Columbia rivers. What's your take? Would you want to live on the water? This from Houzz: "Everyone wants to live near the water, ...