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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10 Easy DIY Curb Appeal Ideas

These small, inexpensive DIY projects for your yard and home can offer a dramatic upgrade in curb appeal.


How to Spray Paint With an Airless Sprayer

Airless paint sprayers are by far the most efficient way to paint. Learn more about how to use and the...


How to Choose the Right Paint Brush

With so many different types of paint brushes available, how do you choose the right one for your project? We'll...


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How to Buy Better Trim Paint

We picked out 12 trim paints to try. After running tests and conferring with pro painters and industry experts, we...


The Best Temperature to Paint Outside

When is it too hot or too cold to paint your home's exterior? A painting expert weighs in with the...


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How to Prep Walls for Painting

Fix any wall before you paint to get a super-smooth finish. We'll walk you through how to prep walls for...


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You Need to Do This Before Using a New Paint Roller Cover

Prior to using your brand new cover, you need to condition it. To do this, you'll want to place the...


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How to Match Wood Stain: Head to the Paint Store

This is the easiest, most accurate way to match wood stain for your project.

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How to Prepare Wood Trim for a Smooth Paint Job

Here's how to wash, sand, scrap and fill woodwork for a smooth finish.


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Easy Weekend Projects to Increase the Value of Your Home

Whether you paint your front door or add potted plants, these home improvement ideas can turn your house from not-too-hot...


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11 Great Tips for DIY Car Body Repair

Do you prefer to work on your car yourself? Do you like the idea of being able to fix a...


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Great Tips for Painting Doors

Painting doors? Proper preparation, the right tools and materials and good technique result in a silky-smooth, long-lasting finish. Use these...


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How to Make a DIY Paint Booth

This homemade paint booth is easy to build, inexpensive and versatile.


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Myth-Buster: The Right Way to Test Paint Colors

Love rich colors? Some hues need a special ingredient to come out right. Plus: See what 5 pros say about...


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10 Things You Need to Know Before Spray Painting

You've most likely never heard of Bonnie Seymour, but she did you a huge favor. In 1949, she suggested that...


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12 Spray Can Tips for Perfect Spray Paint

Our best spray can tips for getting your project done right.


9 Special Effect Paint Rollers You Have to See

Whether you're looking for a short cut or a creative technique, you'll love these fun paint roller effects.

How to Get a Feathered Paint Edge

Wall patches are a problem.


What is Milk Paint and Should You Be Using It?

If you're looking for that naturally rustic look, milk paint is your best bet.


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13 Handy Hints for Your Next Painting Project

Before you start your next painting project, check out these 14 helpful handy hints that will save you time, money...


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9 Simple Steps for Interior Paint Prep

If there's a secret to achieving a professional quality paint job, it's this: Preparation matters. Without proper interior paint prep,...


10 Simple Steps for Exterior Paint Prep

The secret of a good paint job is that most of the hard work is done before a brush ever...


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11 Tips on How to Finish Wood Trim

Get top-quality results with these tips from an experienced pro.

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8 Great Painting Tips

Use these tips to make your painting projects go quicker and stress-free.


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28 Tips for Painting Almost Anything

You can transform just about anything with paint and a little imagination. Leather, concrete, appliances—you can paint them all! Here's...


Homeowner’s Guide to Pressure Washing a House

Nothing cleans a house or gets it ready for painting faster than a pressure washer. Here's how to use this...


How To Paint a Marble Effect on Furniture

Make old furniture feel new and luxurious with this easy-to-do painting technique!


How To Choose Paint Colors

Choosing wall colors can be a time-consuming and frustrating task for homeowners-and that doesn't even include the painting part! We're...


14 Best Practices for DIY Home Staging

Staged houses spend up to 90% less time on the market, but you don't need a professional staging team to...