Who wants to settle for a cookie-cutter cook space? Not us. But these days we’re all looking to improve on what we’ve got without forking over fistfuls of cash. See how to use fresh paint and paper, ...

Most homeowners fix the wrong thing — and the paint peels again.

Q: My childhood dresser is beautiful but the wood stain looks faded. I’d love to update it with fresh paint and new hardware, but I’ve heard that you can’t get good results painting over stain. Is ...