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How to repaint chipped, flaking or dirty moldings so they look like new; the secrets of a professional-looking job.
In the long run good paint preparation techniques add years to an exterior paint job—including cleaning, scraping, filling, caulking and…
With these painting tips and easy-to-find tools you'll paint faster, neater and better. Even a novice painter can do a top-notch job with these…
Need to finish a lot of trim or woodwork? Instead of spreading it out over the whole garage to dry, set it on a vertical drying rack. One rack…
Brushing a silky smooth finish on woodwork takes patience and attention to detail. In this article, we'll show you the tricks and techniques…
Do you want your old trim to look fresh, smooth and crisp after you've painted it? These tips show you how the pros do it. They're DIY…
The key to painting faster, with better, neater results is preparation. These tips show how a few extra minutes of work before getting out the…
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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…
Professional painter Butch Zang tells you the key techniques he uses to keep organized, work fast, choose tools and materials and produce…
Ladder stabilizers mount on extension ladders, and are essential for working around windows, eaves and high walls when painting, siding or doing…
PVC trim looks and cuts like wood and it lasts forever, but there are a few special installation techniques you need to know about to install it…
Professional painters share their secrets for producing a great-looking interior paint job. The work will go faster with less hassle too.
Check out these tips and tricks from paint and wallpaper professionals that will make your projects easier and faster. From how to paint in…
Give your woodwork a smooth, satiny finish every time with this simple three-day process. You don't need expensive tools or special…
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…
Want to give a dreary room a dramatic facelift? Adding window or door cornices will bring freshness and style to any room décor.…
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