Home Decorating

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Home Decorating: Featured DIY Projects

How to Prepare Wood Trim for a Smooth Paint Job

Do you want your old trim to look fresh, smooth and crisp after...

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One day $20 - $100
Best DIY Painting Tools

Experts list the best tools for painting—including brushes, rollers, paint removers,...

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Home Decorating: Other DIY Projects you may like

  • How to Find a Good Contractor

  • After you check a contractor's recommendations and insurance, find out how much they know and what they really plan on doing with the help of these detailed technical questions.

  • Eliminate Paint Brush Marks

  • Eliminate brush marks by sanding and repainting or by skim coating with drywall compound and repainting. Both techniques are easy.

  • High-Quality Paint

  • Expensive paint has more pigment and resin, and though it may look the same as the cheap stuff, there are big differences in the ingredients and in long-term performance.

  • How to Cope Joints

  • The secret for a glove-tight fit for trim corners is a coped joint. With this technique you can even make complex crown moldings fit without leaving gaps. Because inside corners are rarely square, simply butting two mitered pieces into the...Read more»

  • How to Install a Chair Rail

  • You don't have to spend big bucks or hire a designer to redecorate a room. A simple, but elegant chair rail will do the trick. A well-designed chair rail is an attractive accent that also provides a clean dividing line so you can...Read more»

  • Cure for Peeling Exterior Paint

  • Peeling paint on the siding outside of a bathroom can mean there's a problem with bathroom humidity. It's a problem that must be fixed right away. This article shows DIY fixes that stop moisture from moving through the wall and...Read more»

  • How to Install Wainscoting

  • Traditional wainscoting doesn't have to cost a bundle. Using MDF and standard pine molding profiles you can add old-world elegance to an ordinary room.

  • Testing for Lead Paint

  • If you live in an older home, it's a good idea to check for lead paint, especially before remodeling. Start with an inexpensive DIY test, then move on to a professional evaluation.

  • Pro Paint and Wallpapering Tips

  • Check out these tips and tricks from paint and wallpaper professionals that will make your projects easier and faster. From how to paint in tough places to how to fix bad wallpaper seams, our pros share their favorite secrets and...Read more»

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