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How to Remove Exterior Paint

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If spring is approaching and you have a list of outdoor projects, perhaps painting the house is on that list. For the best results, remove the paint already on the house first. In some cases, there may be layers of paint. Removing exterior paint ... more »

How to Remove Grease Stains on Walls

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When you paint over grease stains on your walls, the stains will bleed right through the paint. Though it may seem that there's no way to get rid of them, you can eradicate grease stains as long as you do it before repainting your walls... more »

How to Remove Oil-based Paint From Carpeting

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Removing oil-based paint from carpeting is dependent upon a few factors, including, but not limited to: Carpet material; condition of the stain; age of the stain; chemical composition of the oil-based paint and identification of solvents ... more »

How to Stain Brick

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Brick stain gives your exterior or interior brick walls or fireplace a face-lift with minimal effort. It can help new additions to a home blend in, camouflage ugly repair work, age new brickwork or simply give hour house a new look. Staining ... more »

How to Store Paint

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Ever wonder what to do with the paint leftover from your painting projects? You don’t want to throw it away—its bad for the environment—and you just might need to do a little touch up sometime down the road. However, if you do store it, a year ... more »

How to Strip Furniture Paint

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Removing the old paint from a piece of furniture can be an exciting process, like digging for buried treasure. Follow these steps to discover the piece of furniture hiding under that old paint while you get ready to give it a whole new look... more »

How to Touch Up Painted Walls

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There's no need to put up with a marred wall or postpone a small wall repair just because you're not ready to paint the whole room. Try these techniques. The results may not be perfect, but only you (and maybe that aunt with the magnifying glass) ... more »

How to Choose Eco-Friendly Paint

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Chemicals released by some interior paints are called volatile organic compounds or VOCs, which eco-friendly paints can reduce or eliminate. Environmentalists and some health experts say VOCs add to indoor air pollution and may be carcinogenic. ... more »

How to Match Old Paint

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You love the paint on your living room wall, and you'd like to touch it up - but what color is it, exactly? And what kind of paint? Here's how to find out... more »

How to Paint a Window Frame

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Painting around a window is tricky. You could just paint it all sloppily now and then spend a few hours scraping paint off the glass later, but why not do a professional job the first time?.. more »

How to Paint Asphalt Shingles

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If you want to change the look of your roof without going to the expense of replacing it, consider painting it instead. Painting your shingles is a cost-effective alternative to a pricey new roof, and although it may not be a permanent fix, it ... more »

How to Paint Crown Molding

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Crown molding adds elegance and beauty to any room. Painting crown molding can create a more contemporary look. The color you paint the crown molding will bring out other highlights of the room, blend it all together, or accentuate the ... more »

How to Paint Over Bathroom Ceramic Tile

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Giving your bathroom a fresh look doesn't have to involve an expensive and time-consuming renovation. Changing the appearance of tiled surfaces in your bathroom is one way to update its appearance dramatically. You can achieve this without the ... more »

How to Paint Window Shutters

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Shutters are a classic exterior or interior window treatment. Decorative or functional, wood or metal, hung at a window or fashioned into a screen or room divider, shutters accessorize your home's decor. To give your shutters an inexpensive ... more »

How to Potato Print a Border

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Adding a border - elegant, whimsical or romantic - is one of the quickest and easiest ways to define a space or dress up a room... more »

How to Prep a House for Painting

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Painting the outside of a house can be quite a chore. You don't want to go to all that trouble and find your paint peeling off a few years later because you didn't prep the house for painting correctly. Here are some steps to prep a house for ... more »

How to Prepare Paint

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Like any aspect of the painting process, preparation is everything. Here are a few simple tips to get your paint ready for the wall... more »

How to Recycle Paint

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If a local paint recycling program is available, you can recycle excess paint so that others can use it and it won't harm end up in landfills or waterways. Recycled paint is reprocessed or reblended and then resold... more »

How to Soften Paint Brushes

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It is always recommended to clean paint brushes after every use, otherwise the paint will stick to the bristles and become difficult to remove. Regular cleaning increases the life of a paint brush. When the brush is not properly cleaned, it ... more »

How to Be a Gloss Enamel Paint Pro

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What kind of gloss finish should you choose? There are three types available: high gloss, semi-gloss and eggshell. These are all durable, high coverage paints. They differ in the amount of shine in the finish. The higher the shine, the more ... more »

How to Be a Latex Wall Paint Pro

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Latex is one of the most versatile paints available. One vareity is vinyl based, which dries quickly and has a priming feature. Acrylic-based latex paints provide the toughest finish for durability and washing. These also have a drying time of ... more »

How to Buy a Paint Sprayer

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When you take on the job of painting your home, inside or out, the job can be made easier if you have the right kind of equipment. A paint sprayer can make the job go faster. There are different types to choose from... more »

How to Buy Paint Rollers and Pads

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Painting projects can be confusing if you don't have any experience, not knowing what supplies you need to complete the job with the desired results. If you're ready to take on a room makeover, you should begin by choosing your paint rollers and ... more »

How to Choose a Faux Painting Finish

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Faux painting finishes are a great way to add ambiance and style to a room without spending a lot of money. They are generally easy enough for the homeowner to apply and can be done in an afternoon as long as you have the know-how and the right ... more »

How to Choose Paint Color for a Front Room

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In many ways, your home is a visual representation of your taste and personality. The way in which it is decorated reflects your own particular style. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the room into which guests are first invited. Your front ... more »

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