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Painting
January 27, 2013 | Sunday
Bob Vila Radio: How to Paint a Ceiling
A ceiling can be a real pain in the neck to paint, but there are some simple ways to make this job a bit easier. List...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Painting
January 16, 2013 | Wednesday
How To: Paint a Wood Floor
The first time I heard about someone painting a wood floor I was skeptical. Would it last? Could you scrub it? And wh...
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JOE PROVEY
Painting
January 14, 2013 | Monday
10 Creative Uses for Chalkboard Paint
To the surprise of no one, chalkboard paint is exactly as it sounds: when you use it to paint a wall, that wall becom...
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CHRIS GARDNER
Painting
January 03, 2013 | Thursday
Sweet Dreams: A New Line of No-VOC Paints for Nurseries
The health benefits of low-VOC paints for people with chemical sensitivities and respiratory conditions are well docu...
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MARIE PROELLER HUESTON
Painting
December 22, 2012 | Saturday
Bob Vila Radio: Finishing Fiberglass Doors
Fiberglass doors have been popular for years now as a durable, energy-efficient alternative to wood doors that can be...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Painting
December 05, 2012 | Wednesday
Bob Vila Radio: Paint Primer
If you’re taking on any last-minute holiday painting projects, here’s a primer on… primer. Listen to BOB VILA ON PAIN...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Painting
November 17, 2012 | Saturday
Bob Vila Radio: Faux Wood Graining
Here's a thrifty way to dress up your home for holiday entertaining that's been around for hundreds of years. Since t...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Painting
October 14, 2012 | Sunday
Bob Vila Radio: Painting Masonry
If your to-do list includes painting brick or concrete, keep in mind that masonry requires some special treatment. Li...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Painting
September 08, 2012 | Saturday
Bob Vila Radio: Paint Rollers
When it comes to getting a room painted fast, a paint roller is a do-it-yourselfer's best friend. Here's how to get t...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Painting
September 07, 2012 | Friday
Bob Vila Radio: Interior Paint Prep
Nothing says clean and new like fresh paint. If you’re moving into a new place this fall or just want to perk up the ...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
Painting
August 24, 2012 | Friday
App Review: PaintSwatches
There's a special place in my heart for apps that help match paint colors. PaintSwatches (from Aquariform Designs) al...
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JIM NASH
Painting
August 17, 2012 | Friday
How To: Paint a House
Researching how to paint a house? Here are eight expert tips to help make the undertaking DIY-manageable.
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JOE PROVEY
Painting
August 16, 2012 | Thursday
"Green" Paint: Sherwin-Williams Emerald
With its new eco-minded Emerald paints and ColorCast Eco Toners, Sherwin-Williams gives homeowners more high-performi...
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MONICA MICHAEL WILLIS
Painting
August 15, 2012 | Wednesday
How To: Paint Trim
Looking to learn how to paint trim? It's not so different from painting other surfaces in a home. Your method will va...
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JOE PROVEY
Painting
August 05, 2012 | Sunday
Bob Vila Radio: Low-VOC Paints
There’s more to that “new paint smell” than you might think. What you’re smelling are volatile organic compounds, or ...
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SARAH MONZON & BOB VILA
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