Expert Advice: Testing Paint
Painting expert Brian Santos says the key to testing paint samples is in the light. Read more in his new book, "Painting Secrets." You probably selected the color by looking at it under a different type or intensity of light than what's in your [... more]
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Expert Advice: Painting Wallcoverings
Painting expert Brian Santos warns about painting over wallpaper. Read more in his new book, "Painting Secrets." Thinking about painting over wallpaper? Think again! Sure, you avoid the mess of removing the wallpaper, but the resulting finish [... more]
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Expert Advice: Color and Emotion
Painting expert Brian Santos reveals color secrets and how color may affect how you feel about your space. Read more in his new book, "Painting Secrets." When selecting color for a room, keep in mind that each color has a psychological value. .. [... more]
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Expert Advice: Tips for Novices
Expert Brian Santos reveals the laws of painting. Read more in his new book, "Painting Secrets." It's time to lay down the law -- the three immutable laws of painting. These are the secrets of painting. Use them to control the paint in its [... more]
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Expert Advice: Painting Trim
Painting expert Brian Santos discusses painting walls and trim. Read more in his new book, "Painting Secrets." Great question! If you are an amateur painter, do the trim work first, then the walls. This strategy will make it easier to sand, ... [... more]
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Expert Advice: Design Element Order
Painting expert Brian Santos describes the easiest method for room redos. Read more in his new book, "Painting Secrets." Plan in one direction and work in the opposite direction. Start your planning with the least changeable design element in a [... more]
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Expert Advice: Sealing Masking Tape
Painting expert Brian Santos shares tips on how to prevent paint seepage. Read more in his new book, "Painting Secrets." The secret to keep this from happening is to heat-seal the tape. Run a tapered plastic tool quickly over the applied edge [... more]
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Debbie Travis' Painted House Bedrooms: More Than 40 ...
 You are better off with a Home Depot book!: I usually like the TV program and after watching an episode where Debbie transforms an old door into a beautiful headboard I wanted to buy the book to follow up on the idea. However the book is more of a [... more]
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Storage: Get Organized
Terence Conran Storage: As a fan of TCs 'Ultimate House Book' and 'Bathrooms' titles I was looking forward to a similar standard of book but was left somewhat deflated. Granted, storage is not the sexiest aspect of interior design but this book is [... more]
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Alex Anderson's Baby Quilts With Love: 12 Timeless ...
new quilter: I made my first three quilts as baby gifts from this book. Instructions are clear and very easy and end product looks heirloom. Wow! Best Baby Quilting Book EVER!: I am shocked by the review just before mine that gave this book 1 star. [... more]
$16.95
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Mary Engelbreit: Mary's Minis (Leisure Arts #4200)
Quality time with Mary Engelbreit: Mary Engelbreit is one of my favorite designers. In fact, she has her studio in our city although I have never had the pleasure of meeting her. This pamphlet has 27 of Mary's designs that you can create to make your own [... more]
$5.95
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Mother O' Mine: A Mother's Treasury
Mother O' Mine is a Treasure Trove!: This book is the perfect gift for any mother, especially yours! It's jampacked full of touching and cute poems, artwork, thoughts, stories, and quotes. I bought this for my mother, and she loved it. wish I had sent [... more]
$29.95
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