Paint is among the cheapest of home renovations—it freshens things, covers old chips and scratches, and it can make your whole house feel brand new in just a few days. Since painting is generally ...

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Plant growth promoting rhizobacteria can replace chemical fertilizers, but they are susceptible to harsh environmental conditions. Here, the authors report on a protective hydrogel for promoting ...

Choosing the right painter’s tape, and learning how to apply it correctly will ensure that you get a professional-looking paint job every time.

Want to repurpose jar lids in creative ways? Check out a unique painting technique that will help you turn your lids into ...

When artists begin work on an oil painting, they often start by sketching the shape of their scene with a single color of paint. The technique, called underpainting ... Next comes foundation. "Softly ...

In research published today, a team of Italian scientists claim to have developed a new technique they think creates the perfect cook and texture for an egg that's still in its shell, while ...

Different techniques — like stippling, glazing, and non-metallic metal shading (discussed below) — can even be used to simulate different materials. Layer painting is the style most commonly ...

With a little practice, you can master home painting techniques that mimic the look of high-end ... To make indented dots, use your stippling brush like a stamp, quickly pressing its bristles into the ...

Now it’s time for the paint technique that takes this table to the next level. I used an off-white Dixie Belle paint color called Drop Cloth to make a whitewash for the table. I mixed the whitewash in ...