Do-it-yourself painting can refresh a room and help you avoid the expense of professional painters. But mistakes can compromise the results. Simple errors, like skipping prep work, overloading the ...

We Asked Painting Pros How to Fix Common Painting Mistakes—And It's Actually So Easy

MSN: The top things DIYers regret painting—and the common mistakes pros say to avoid

The top things DIYers regret painting—and the common mistakes pros say to avoid

Wall Street Journal: The 7 House Painting Mistakes Pros See Most Often, and How You Can Avoid Them

The 7 House Painting Mistakes Pros See Most Often, and How You Can Avoid Them

If you’re handy enough (and brave enough), the DIY approach to home repair and maintenance can save you a lot of money—if you avoid these common mistakes.

Garages, metal, and slick surfaces are common painting regrets when the wrong paint or prep is used. Dark and matte paints often disappoint in real life because they show wear and peel faster.

Yahoo: 15 of the Most Common Beginner DIY Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

15 of the Most Common Beginner DIY Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

AOL: 9 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Painting Floors (& How To Avoid Them)

It can be a fun DIY project to change up your interior by painting your floors. It's an excellent task to take on that can bring a new style and brighten up your room. However, it's important you are ...