Q: What can you tell me about painting rusty metal? I want a fast-and-easy method to repaint an assortment of things in my garage and shed. Do you have to remove all the rust before you paint? Are ...

Primer BasicsYou would never apply paint directly to your car's metal or fiberglass surface, right? It's a simple concept-primer sticks to metal and paint sticks to primer. The primer coat seals the ...

A couple of years ago, I snagged this vintage metal porch chair at an estate sale for $10. It is a Bunting Glider Company chair in the basket weave pattern. Still one of my favorite finds. But it was ...

Metal roofs can look a little mundane, which begs the question: Can you paint a metal roof? The good news is that you can paint it, and experts, in fact, recommend it to protect the material and ...

PAINTING a corrugated roof is a DIY job that can boost both the kerb appeal and value of your home. The first thing to decide before painting your roof is what colour to use. You can buy specialist ...

It's a tough job these days to keep up with the latest in automotive paint laws/restrictions, and consequently, use an ever-evolving product to coincide with these mandates. Most of us are in a ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...