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    Painting

    When it comes to home improvement, there ARE not many things that can transform the entire mood of a room like a good paint job.

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    We Tried Benjamin Moore’s 2021 Paint Color of the Year

    Aegean Teal caught the attention of our team here at Family Handyman. Here's why we love it.
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    Compare all the Paint Colors of the Year for 2021

    Decorating your home can be transformative and inspiring. A splash of color on just one...

    Living Room Paint Ideas Guaranteed to Transform Your Space

    Trade out the old for something new and modern. These living room paint ideas are...

    The Best Colors for Small Bathrooms

    These are the top paint color choices for making a small bathroom look bigger.
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    Vintage Family Handyman Project from 1988: How to Make a Small Room Seem Larger

    Family Handyman has helped DIYers improve their homes since 1951. As we celebrate our 70th...
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    9 New Paint Colors and Trends in 2021

    Is it time to repaint your house? Here are the top up-and-coming trends recommended by...

    How to Choose and Use Primer

    Solve common paint coverage problems with these expert tips for choosing and using primer

    Family Handyman’s Vintage Handy Hints from the ’80s

    In celebration of Family Handyman's 70th Anniversary, we're taking a scroll through the archives and...
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    Best Paint Colors for Reducing Stress and Anxiety

    Maximize your best moods with our eight uplifting paint picks.
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    How to Build a Dynamic Accent Wall

    Turn a blank wall into a showpiece that transforms the entire room!
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    5 Best Places to Buy Paint Online

    Now you can repaint your home without going to the hardware store. These retailers make...
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    Extreme Temps Can Damage Paint. Here’s How to Prevent It

    Ever thought about winterizing your paint? You probably should and here's why.
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    Paint Ideas That Make Small Spaces Look Bigger

    Whether it's a reflection of light or trick of the eye, these paint colors and...
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    29 Painting Tool Hacks To Get Your Projects Rolling

    Whether you’re changing the color of your walls, polishing jewelry or ripping a long board,...
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    7 Tips for Choosing the Right White Paint

    White paint is white hot, but it can also be really hard to nail the...

    House Painting Mistakes Everyone Makes (and How to Avoid Them)

    To help you avoid mistakes on your next paint job, we put together this list...

    How to Use Paint Primer to Tackle the Toughest Problems

    From stink and stains to less-than-perfect walls KILZ® Brand has a solution.
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    Best Paint-Matching Apps

    Paint match apps run the gamut, but here are six picks that can help you...
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    What Is the New Gooseneck Paint Brush?

    Banish the idea of "unreachable" places to paint with a gooseneck paintbrush.
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    7 New Painting Tools to Try in 2020

    These innovative painting tools are the future of DIY. Get your hands on them before...
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    How Heat and Humidity Impact Exterior Paint

    High temperatures and humidity present unique challenges when painting, but they can both be overcome...

    A Primer on Paint Primers

    What do primers do? It turns out a lot. Keep reading for the answers.
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    DIY Chalk Paint: How to Make Colored Chalk Paint

    DIY Chalk paint is so versatile it makes refinishing projects a breeze.