Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The stripping and removal of paint is a pretty radical—and arduous—task. Start by ...

Editor’s note: Welcome to the 57th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A fresh coat of paint can enliven older homes and apartments, but you need to make sure your walls or furniture are ready for that first coat.