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

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

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

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.

One of the biggest painting mistakes you can make happens before you even pick up a brush — choosing your paint color based on a color chip. We’ve all done it. You pick out a nice color from the strip ...

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)

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

Morningstar: In HelloNation, Painting Expert Christie Barnum of Roswell Explains How to Avoid Stucco Painting Mistakes

In HelloNation, Painting Expert Christie Barnum of Roswell Explains How to Avoid Stucco Painting Mistakes

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