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Light Paint
Decorate with pale colors on walls, ceilings and floors. Soft tones reflect more light, so you can use lower wattage bulbs and ... |
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Low-VOC Painting
Low VOC paints are a safe and efficient option for your next project.Paints with low VOC's, or volatile organic compounds, ... |
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Low-VOC Paints
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
There’s more to that “new paint smell” than you might think. There are already ... |
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Mixing Technique
Using a power drill and paddle attachment mechanizes the job of stirring paint, but it can cause splatters. One way to solve ... |
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No-Lump Paint
If you find lumps in a can of paint that you need, you can "push" them out. Cut out a circle from a piece of wire screen ... |
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Paint a Room the Right Way
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com.
Interior painting is one of the all-time favorite do-it-yourself jobs, but like ... |
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Paint Can Storage
When you're finished with your painting project, think ahead to next time. Before storing paint cans, slip a rubber band ... |
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Paint Clean-Ups
Use the right solvent to clean up paint equipment. Check the paint can label. Use soapy water for water-based paints, mineral ... |
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Paint Cleanup - Latex
Latex paint makes clean-up simple and fast: Clean any spills with a damp paper towel before they dry; Clean brushes, rollers ... |
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Paint Cleanup - Oil-Based
Oil-based (alkyd) paint must be removed from tools with brush cleaner or paint thinner. Pour the cleaning material into a ... |
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Paint From A Pail
Painting can be a messy and frustrating task. Next time you're painting, try this trick. Place your paint can inside a larger ... |
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Paint from the Top
The general ‘rule of thumb’ for painting a house is start at the top and work your way down. I suggest painting gables first, ... |
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Paint Ingredients
To be certain you'll have touch up paint you will want to buy a gallon or so extra and be sure to have the salesperson write ... |
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Paint Labels
Always store paint in its original container, with the label intact. This will help you properly identify rise color and type ... |
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Paint Levels
Before you put leftover paint away after finishing a project, think ahead. Slip a rubber band around the can at the ... |
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Paint Levels
Instead of putting a paint smear across the outside of a can to mark the level of paint left inside (which can be messy and ... |
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Paint Now, Save Later
Like tile, most paint will differ slightly in each lot produced. If you plan to use the same color thoughout your house, it's ... |
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Paint Prep
If you have older walls in your home, they may not need any primer before you re-paint them. Try sprinkling a little water on ... |
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Paint Sealing
Always seal your paint container tightly between paint jobs. This will help prevent your paint from thickening or evaporating. ... |
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Paint Spray Technique
Using a paint sprayer can give you some versatility for your next project. Using a spray gun rather than a roller or brush ... |
