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.

Is your car looking a little worse for the wear lately because you haven’t had the time to give it a quick scrub? We get it - life gets busy and car detailing usually doesn’t make it to the top of the ...

Whether you're a seasoned nail salon goer or you like to DIY your gel nails at home, when it comes to removing gel nail varnish, things can get tricky. Do it wrong and your nails are left weak, ...

When I see actors on TV stripping varnish off wood, or paint off of furniture, I am surprised at the way that they remove it. They have everything but a Hazmat suit on. They are wearing a heavy-duty ...

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 ...

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 ...

Different paint types have different cleaning needs. When getting dried paint out of carpet, rehydrate the problem spot with a steamer. Be sure to not scrub the stain, as this will push the paint into ...