It's easy to brighten a dull concrete surface: You just need careful preparation, and a coat or two of the right paint.

See below for how to prep before you paint—and then read on for six different wall surfaces you might encounter and detailed instructions on how to successfully paint each one.

"House Smarts" host Lou Manfredini joins Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb with some answers to home renovation and repair questions. He explains the best way to paint concrete walls, how to get ...

For most homeowners, learning how to paint a room is a quintessential part of maintaining or renovating a home. And, if you’re a beginning DIY’er on a journey of redesigning or updating your ...