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Prep work is essential to any good paint job. Learn tips on scrubbing and sanding surfaces on this page.
Prep work is essential to any good paint job. Learn tips on scrubbing and sanding surfaces on this page.
Have some paint around your house you just love, but you can't seem to find the right paint chip to match it? Well, you're in luck. More and more home improvement stores have just what you need. See more »
Many homeowners love the look of wallpaper. But if you're not one of them, wallpaper can prove to be a total pain to remove. It would be so easy to just paint over it -- or would it? See more »
Here's the classic definition of boredom -- sitting around and watching paint dry. But if you knew exactly what happens during those minutes and hours when paint morphs from a sloshing liquid into a thin, glossy film, you'd be fascinated. See more »
Trees, bushes, and ornamental shrubs can get in the way of painting the exterior of your home. Find tips on covering shrubs only at HowStuffWorks. See more »
Various factors go into determining how much paint you'll need for a job. These tips will help you estimate interior paint. Learn about them here. See more »
Learn all about exterior painting preparation, which includes removing light fixtures and other accessories, in this home improvement article. See more »
Before you begin to paint, it's best to have a clean, flawless surface. Learn about interior painting preparation, and how to wash and make repairs to get a surface ready for paint. See more »
Before you take on a paint job, learn tips on masking surfaces to make the task go more smoothly in this helpful article. See more »
Check out this home improvement article for tips on removing old paint by using such techniques as scraping, sanding, and others. See more »
Preparing the exterior of your home for painting may expose some popped nails. Learn about resetting popped nails in this helpful article. See more »