Learn the differences between oil-based paint and water-based paint to make an informed choice for your next home project.

(Published 5/25/2005) Carlos Diez felt a little extreme when he stockpiled 1,000 gallons of oil-based house paint last November. But with his stash of the precious glossy dwindling, he's going a ...

Different paint types have different cleaning needs. When getting dried paint out of carpet, rehydrate the problem spot with a steamer. Be sure to not scrub the stain, as this will push the paint ...