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Painting
April 15, 2013 | Monday
Bob Vila Radio: Kraft Paper
If you’re starting a paint project and worry about protecting your floors, don’t just throw down a drop cloth. Consid...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Painting
April 11, 2013 | Thursday
Bob Vila Radio: Historic Paint Colors
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “historic color”? Do you envision a rather limited palette of muted grays...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Painting
March 28, 2013 | Thursday
Dream It, Do It: How to Paint Cabinets with a Paint Sprayer
Use a paint sprayer to revive your old cabinets with a glossy, smooth finish.
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JENNY @ EVOLUTION OF STYLE
Painting
March 20, 2013 | Wednesday
Dream It, Do It: How to Paint Laminate
While so many of us own pieces of wood laminate furniture, so few ever think to reinvent them with paint.
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JENNA BURGER @ SAS INTERIORS
Painting
March 14, 2013 | Thursday
Trending Now: Painted Stairs
Looking for a way to liven up a drab set of stairs? You might want to pick up some paint.
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FRANCES BAILEY
Painting
March 07, 2013 | Thursday
Dream It, Do It: How to Paint Your Curtains
For a quick, low-stress room update, skip the walls and try painting your curtains!
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YOUNG HOUSE LOVE
Painting
March 04, 2013 | Monday
Boost Your Color Confidence
In her position as director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams, Jackie Jordan spends her days looking at color, ...
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MARIE PROELLER HUESTON
Painting
February 27, 2013 | Wednesday
Dream It, Do It: How to Paint Wood Furniture
Take wood furniture from drab to fab with a fresh coat of paint.
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KRISTEN @ THE FRUGAL GIRL
Painting
February 26, 2013 | Tuesday
How To: Remove Varnish and Other Wood Finishes
Varnish, lacquer, shellac and other clear coats are applied to protect wood furniture and flooring from scratches, sc...
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CHRIS GARDNER
Painting
February 20, 2013 | Wednesday
Dream It, Do It: How to Paint Wrought Iron
Use spray paint to give new life to your old wrought iron patio furniture.
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RACHAEL HERRSCHER @ TODAY'S MAMA
Painting
February 19, 2013 | Tuesday
Is Stripping Paint Really Necessary?
It's always amazed me to see workmen sanding all the paint off a home's exterior just because some of the paint is pe...
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JOE PROVEY
Painting
February 13, 2013 | Wednesday
Dream It, Do It: How to Paint a Staircase
Paint the stairs in your house to make the hum-drum trip between floors a journey worth remembering.
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DEBBIE @ PAINTED THERAPY
Painting
February 05, 2013 | Tuesday
Painting Masonry Walls and Floors
Hurricane Sandy proved to be a trial for many of us. My wife and I were fortunate, and our home suffered no major dam...
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JOE PROVEY
Painting
February 02, 2013 | Saturday
Bob Vila Radio: Types of Paintbrushes
Walk into a hardware or paint store today to buy a paint brush and you could easily be overwhelmed by the number of o...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Painting
February 01, 2013 | Friday
Weekend Projects: DIY Furniture Updates
It's finally here—Friday! The weekend is a great time to relax, but it's also the perfect opportunity to bring simple...
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KRISTINA GROSSPIETSCH
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