Buying new isn’t always the answer for interiors. There’s little to beat the satisfaction of an update to what’s already there — or to a piece you bought secondhand — that makes it a fabulous feature ...

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Q: Our home is in a rural community and we love an older feel rather than modern. The kitchen floor is wood planks. The cabinets are wood too, but I am willing to paint these. What about colour?

What’s the best way to paint kitchen cabinets? Giving your kitchen cabinets a fresh coat of paint can transform them from dated to stylish for a small fraction of the cost of a new kitchen. Before you ...

Painting kitchen cabinets can be a cost-effective way to refresh your kitchen when the cabinets show signs of wear, such as fading or chipping. Rather than replacing the kitchen cabinets, which can be ...