If you've ever done a DIY paint job, you know it's hard work—and it can get a little messy. When painting ceilings, drips are the biggest problem because, unlike when you're painting a wall, the paint ...

Q: I paint my walls and ceilings with a latex flat paint and use a good quality lambswool roller. However, I frequently have trouble with the paint dripping when I first start to roll the paint on.

Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of experience in the home space and 10 years of editing experience. Changing up the paint color of a room is a quick and easy ...