They’re looking just a bit puzzled. Sheri Jackson and Jodie Cariveau have just had a 90-minute class in sponge and rag wall painting from Lee Smith, lead interior designer at the Home Depot in Tustin, ...

Painting doesn’t have to preclude creativity: You can do so much more than putting a solid color on your wall. From adding textures to designs, you can give your space more character with less trouble ...

Dear Debbie: I’d like to try a paint effect for the walls in our living room, but I am concerned that it will become out of date and be difficult to cover up. I have heard you joking about sponging, ...