If you hate your kitchen counters and wondering which is the better budget fix, wrapping with adhesive contact paper or painting them, then I can help. I’ve done both in the last two years and the one ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A modern, wooden kitchen countertop with sink and stove - Kseniya Ovchinnikova/Getty Images When it comes to ways to easily and ...

A coat of paint is an easy and inexpensive way to outsmart a multitude of design sins, from down-on-its-luck furniture to dark, cramped rooms. Given paint’s power, if you’re faced with outdated ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Since Shelly Huseby and her family moved into their 1980s-period home in Moorhead, she's hated the mauve countertops in the kitchen. Huseby even bought countertop paint at one point but didn't have ...

Refinish or paint the existing countertop to update the appearance. Resurface the countertops with overlays or cover with peel-and-stick film or contact paper. Add a backsplash, paint cabinets, or ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

DIY home improvement content on social media can be a goldmine of clever hacks and budget-friendly upgrades. But while some tips genuinely work wonders, others are a bit dubious—like what this woman ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Choose a shade that works with a range of backsplash and countertop materials.