Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tall light blue painted walls with wall molding around the window, a cream sofa and statement modern black chandelier. The world ...

Not all paints are created equal. Back during the days of the horse-drawn carriage, paints used natural bases, of which linseed oil comes to mind. In the 1920s, that all changed with the ...

So you’ve chosen the perfect material and color for your new kitchen countertops. But before you hand over your cash, there’s another key element you need to figure out that can make or break kitchen ...

Trend watchers who look to style markers such as hemline lengths and lipstick shades to measure the zeitgeist can add another indicator to the list: car finishes. In London, where glossy Rolls-Royce ...

DETROIT - You can get a matte finish on your photos or your cell phone, so why not on your car? Dull was the new shiny at last month's North American Auto Show in Detroit, where at least eight cars ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Matte paint finishes are as easy to care for as regular car paint. The difference is in the products used when washing or sealing the finish.

It seems like car enthusiasts and automakers all compete to create the shiniest, most reflective paint finishes possible. More recently, however, some have turned to a different type of finish in ...