(StatePoint) The next painting project may not be another four walls. From colorful trim to bold built-ins and overlooked spaces, homeowners are finding more ways to use paint to personalize their homes.
The 2027 FrogTape Paint Project Index examines what homeowners have already painted and what they plan to tackle in the next 12 months.
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