Yeah, you probably should have put a smock on your kid or at least put on an old sweatshirt before starting that at-home art project, but hindsight is 20/20. Next time you promise to be more careful.

Different paint types have different cleaning needs. When getting dried paint out of carpet, rehydrate the problem spot with a steamer. Be sure to not scrub the stain, as this will push the paint into ...

As soon as you notice a stain, gently remove any wet paint with a spoon or dull edge—don’t rub it in more deeply. Depending on the paint type (latex or oil), dab a little dishwashing liquid, rubbing ...