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2008-04-25 How to paint knotty pine and concrete
To get the knotty pine ready for painting will require a couple of steps. First, to remove surface grease and dirt wash the paneling with a solution of warm water and TSP...
2008-04-11 Pro's Guide to Painting Houses
So you've finally decided that it's time to spruce up the outside of the house with a fresh coat of paint. Well before you have the paint mixed and start dragging out the ladders and brushes, you need to take some time getting the house ready.
2008-03-06 Painting Kitchen Cabinets a Wise Alternative to Replacement
If you're getting tired of looking at your old kitchen cabinets but don't have the inclination or the budget to undertake replacing them, painting can offer an attractive alternative.
2007-12-10 Spice Up Your Home with a Few Paint Tricks
With some basic tools, a couple of cans of paint, and a little experimental spirit, you can dress up one wall or your entire house with some simple special painting effects.
2007-12-04 Proper masking essential to quality paint job
As any experienced painter will tell you, good painting is not about how to get the paint onto the surface – it's about how to keep it off everything else!
2007-11-23 Common Door-Painting Questions Answered
Can a door be painted with a roller? Is there any special technique to painting a paneled door? What's the best method for painting several doors at once?
2007-10-19 Remodeling Gone Wrong: Peeling Paint Requires Extensive Overhaul
Going wild with a paint sprayer is not the way to spruce up a tired interior paint job. The spray gun has its uses, but cabinets and woodwork are not among them...
2007-04-27 Paint brushes
The size and shape of a paint brush have to be selected according to the type of work to be performed. Big brushes are used for painting large areas, while small and thin are indispensable for narrow surfaces.