About DIYPicks
DIYPicks exists for one reason: buying the right product for a home-improvement job should not mean guessing in a store aisle or wading through sales fluff. We research, compare, and explain paints, primers, tools, and materials in plain English — matched to the actual surface and project, not to whatever earns the biggest commission.
Who we are
DIYPicks (thediypicks.com) is an independent publication operated by Consilience, a small business based in Busan, South Korea, serving English-speaking DIYers in the United States. We are not owned by any paint brand, tool maker, or retailer.
How we choose products
- Match the product to the job. Our guides are organized around real situations — laminate cabinets, glossy trim, water stains, exterior metal — because that is how DIYers actually shop.
- Spec verification. Every product is checked against manufacturer technical data and current US availability before it appears on the site.
- Honest trade-offs. We list the real downsides — fumes, cure time, cleanup, price — not just the good parts. A product with only praise isn't a review.
- Editorial independence. Affiliate partners never see our content before publication and cannot buy a recommendation. See our affiliate disclosure.
A note on safety
We're a product-information site, not a substitute for product safety instructions. Always read and follow the manufacturer's label — especially on ventilation, respirators, and disposal for solvent-based and high-VOC products.
Talk to us
Spotted an error? Have a product we should look at? We read every message — see our contact page.