Can you tell the difference between latex and oil-based paint? Use this simple and inexpensive test to find out before you ...

Oil-based paint must be cleaned up with solvents such as turpentine, mineral spirits, and paint thinner. Not only does this ...

Water-based conditioner and the SamaN stains both dry quickly — often in less than 15 minutes. Once the surface is the color you want and dry, top that with several coats of a clear acrylic finish.

Oil-based paint is less common than water-based paint, but it does offer some perks. It is a more durable paint, and it can provide a smoother finish by not showing brush or roller marks.

Oil-based paint is a beautiful, thick paint that spreads easily on just about any surface. But it’s more likely to contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) ...

A woman's return home quickly turned into a moment of "immediate panic" when she discovered her golden retriever, Vincent, ...

Kane County offers programs to recycle unused latex house paint, water-based acrylic paints and oil-based paints, stains and similar products so they don’t end up in the landfill. Three ...

For water-based paint, Bob Vila recommends scrubbing with a solution of 2 cups water with several drops of dish soap followed by a 3:1 rubbing alcohol and lemon juice solution applied with a ...

Orchard Park homes vandalized with dark oil-based paint. The incidents happened between 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 8 and 6 a.m. on Friday, May 9. Credit: WGRZ. Orchard Park Police generic.