Natural light is a game changer in any room. It can make your space feel larger, airier, and more relaxing, so it's best to maximize it when you can. Thankfully, paint colors can do just that—if ...

The government classifies household paint as hazardous waste. For a toxic-free zone, use natural paint instead. In the 1970s Herman Fischer, a chemist connected to the German Green Party, began ...

When choosing paint, it's becoming evident that the contents might not always be exactly what it says on the tin! Many claim to be 'eco-friendly' or contain low levels of VOC's (Volatile Organic ...

Using natural materials allows painted surfaces to release moisture naturally and is a great way to bring the outdoors in. Natural oil paints typically are made with linseed oil and a natural solvent, ...

Most paint is made from petroleum, and contains an array of chemicals. But some paints are different. Unearthed Paints (unearthedpaints.com), a largely online company based in Louisville, sells ...

Wood is nature's neutral, so if you're looking for colors that go with it, you're pretty spoilt for choice. Having said that there are some colors that work particularly well with wooden finishes, ...

Oil paint is suitable for exterior surfaces, and you can clean oil-painted surfaces regularly without damaging the paint. (You’ll need to use a solvent to clean brushes and equipment.) Oil paints can ...