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  • How to Clean and Store Paint Brushes and Rollers

    How to Clean and Store Paint Brushes and Rollers

    Paint brushes and rollers can easily be ruined if you don't clean them properly after each project. With the help of some mineral spirits, a wire brush, soap and water, you can clean oil- and water-based paints with ease. Here, Eric Stromer offers... Find out more
  • Types of Paint and How to Use Them

    Types of Paint and How to Use Them

    Paint comes in oil- and water-based varieties, and within those categories, the product is available in several different glosses. Before you get overwhelmed by all the options, Eric Stromer explains what the difference is between each paint type,... Find out more
  • How to Choose a Front Door Color

    How to Choose a Front Door Color

    The front door is the first thing that welcomes visitors -- and prospective buyers -- into your home. Make a great first impression by choosing the perfect color for your front door. Carter Oosterhouse shares his trade secrets for choosing the right... Find out more
  • How to Paint Ceilings With Color

    How to Paint Ceilings With Color

    When you're planning on painting your ceiling, you probably reach for the basic, white paint. Kristan Cunningham shows you her trade secret for making a bold move with unexpected ceiling color. Find out more
  • Custom Paint Tricks

    Custom Paint Tricks

    Customized painting treatments take a basic white wall from average to amazing, and they're an easy way to spice up your home's decor. No architectural details? No problem. Create them with Kristan Cunningham's trade secret. Find out more
  • How to Paint Challenging Surfaces

    How to Paint Challenging Surfaces

    Some materials -- like cinder block and metal -- are more difficult to paint than others. Eric Stromer shows you his trade secret for easily painting these traditionally tricky surfaces. Find out more
  • How to Choose the Right Paint

    How to Choose the Right Paint

    Using the right paint is essential to a successful home decor project. Do you know what kind to use in your home? Kelly Edwards shares her trade secret for choosing the right paint for the job. Find out more
  • How to Fix Peeling Paint

    How to Fix Peeling Paint

    Peeling paint can be a real eyesore, and if you don't take care of the problem right the first time, it can continue to get worse. Learn Eric Stromer's trade secrets on how to fix it. Find out more
  • How to Store and Dispose of Paint

    How to Store and Dispose of Paint

    Not sure what to do with extra paint after you've completed your home improvement or decor project? Eric Stromer shares his trade secrets for proper paint storage and disposal. Find out more
  • New Uses for Spray Paint

    New Uses for Spray Paint

    Did you know all of the home decorating projects that can be done with spray paint? Simplify your painting projects with smart trade secrets from Kelly Edwards. Find out more

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