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Painting
November 13, 2011 | Sunday
Paint and Finishing Brushes
There is great variety in paint brushes. Learn more here.
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Painting
November 13, 2011 | Sunday
Grain Painting Brushes
The right brush and tool will help you create that special finish.
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Painting
November 08, 2011 | Tuesday
Weatherproof with Paint
New paints and surface coatings offer more protection for your home's exterior.
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Painting
November 08, 2011 | Tuesday
Choosing a Paint Sprayer
With little time to spare and a painting project to tackle, choose a paint sprayer with the right pump, tip and features t...
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Painting
November 08, 2011 | Tuesday
How To: Use a Paint Spray Gun
Are you tired of using a brush and messing with a tray whenever you paint? Consider investing in a paint spray gun. S...
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Painting
November 01, 2011 | Tuesday
Painting—The Gateway to DIY: The 12-Year Kitchen
I can’t remember when I first painted a room, but I was pretty young. Finding out that I was capable of improving my ...
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Painting
September 30, 2011 | Friday
Painting the Exterior
Bob joins Ron Boyajian to talk over painting the exterior clapboards. The surface is power-washed, sanded, and primed. The...
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Painting
September 28, 2011 | Wednesday
Faux-Finish Painting in the Master Bedroom
Bob meets with the painters giving a unique faux finish to the feature wall.
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Painting
September 27, 2011 | Tuesday
Exterior Paints and Stains
Bob talks about exterior paints and stains with painter Paul Stoliker.
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Painting
September 27, 2011 | Tuesday
Dressing Up the Floor with Paint
Artisan Terry Maiche demonstrates two inexpensive ways to dress up a floor with paint: spattering and stenciling.
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Painting
September 20, 2011 | Tuesday
Tips on Exterior Painting
At the Plymouth project site, tips for exterior paint prep and application are shared.
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Painting
September 19, 2011 | Monday
Painting the Bedroom Walls with Rag Rolling
Painter Gary Halzel is putting the finishing touches on the master bedroom walls using a rag-rolling technique.
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Painting
September 14, 2011 | Wednesday
Wall Stenciling and Decorative Striping
Bob confers with artist Margo Datz about decorative striping and stenciling in the master bedroom. She demonstrates for Bo...
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Painting
September 14, 2011 | Wednesday
Staining the Exterior
Painting contractor Mike Suarez sprays water-based stain on the home's exterior, while Bob, accompanied by paint consultan...
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Painting
September 13, 2011 | Tuesday
Staining the Interior
Bob helps painting contractor Milo Moran roll solid stain over the yellow pine plywood walls on the boat storage side of t...
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