You have a fixed envelope—five thousand, maybe eight—and the contractor quotes keep climbing. The trick is to spend once on ...

Use an enamel-based paint (Simone recommends Sherwin-Williams’ Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel) and a paint sprayer to apply a thin, even coat. Wait 24 hours between coats, ensuring your last coat isn’t ...

Painting is one of my favorite aspects of the hobby, though I guess that shouldn’t come as a big surprise. My father and ...