We are rocking along on the house. I’m down to the last big room to be painted and that is the den. Yowza, at the brown wood paneling in that space. I have never been

If you are wondering whether you should paint the paneling in order to sell your house, these guidelines will help you create a gorgeous space.

Tired of old, dated wood paneling? This design trend is common in homes but can feel dated and unattractive. If you’re sick of looking at walls that remind you of grandma’s house, you’re lucky – it’s not a hard fix. And no, you won’t have to pay to replace the whole wall. Distressing wood […]

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Protecting your wood walls is as simple as protecting your hardwood floors. All you need is a regular maintenance routine and a few simple tools and you can keep your wood wall treatments looking great for years to come.

How to stain old wood paneling without sanding....could come in handy one day...

I have clients who have bought a house in upstate New York. They are a NYC couple who are transitioning their lives to working and living full time upstate and going into the city as they need to. They admired this house from afar, and when it came onto the market a year later, they snatched it up immediately. They are now going through the process of renovating it to become the home of their dreams. Like any renovation project, they are discovering all sorts of issues and dilemmas that are…

The moment you’ve all been waiting for is here! And by all, I mean probably a handful of you, but I’d like to think everyone is on the edge of their seats waiting for my

HGTV.com shows you how to transform your existing, dated wood-paneled walls into high-style spaces.

Say goodbye to 1970's knotty pine wood paneling and give your room a fresh new start. Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer is the perfect start for your wood paneling living room makeover, like this one from SoPo Cottage. This water-based primer sticks to all surfaces without sanding, while sealing stains and tannin bleed. Your walls will thank you.