Q: I had painters in my house a few weeks ago and just noticed paint left on the sideboard in my dining room. This is beautiful cherry furniture and is part of a custom set made for me by John Landis.

As soon as you notice a stain, gently remove any wet paint with a spoon or dull edge—don’t rub it in more deeply. Depending on the paint type (latex or oil), dab a little dishwashing liquid, rubbing ...

Q: Is there a way to remove, or at least cover up, paint that has gotten onto bricks because of sloppy workmanship? Arlington County, Va. A: Removing paint from bricks — especially the types made for ...

People have been putting bumper stickers on their cars since the 1940s, when a Kansas City screen printer named Forrest P. Gill invented them. Gill got his hands on some adhesive-backed paper and ...

Tree sap can be a stubborn and sticky substance on your car’s exterior. If left untreated, it can harden, attract dirt, and even damage your car’s paint over time. This can lead ...

The subject actually came up in the "why do people leave stickers on their electronics" thread, but I figure this is worthy of more than an off-topic discussion. Weirdly, I was going to post this very ...

Having paint chips professionally repaired at a bodyshop is expensive and inconvenient. A much less expensive, quicker and easier option is to try to fix the damage yourself with touch up paint. Small ...

Cleaning and maintaining your vehicle's car paint is vital, but what is the best way to do it for a matte finish? Here's ...