A fresh coat of new paint on a home interior never gets old; there's always a new color trend to try, or the latest technique written up in the shelter magazines. And the look is so fresh.

How Much Does It Cost To Paint the Interior of a House Yourself? On average, to paint the interior yourself will cost between $1 and $3 per square foot, about half what a professional charges.

You may want to specialize in certain types of painting--homeowners and interior designers will go for decorative treatments like sponge-painting, faux aging or stenciling--or, if you live in a ...