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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Wigfield: The Can-Do Town That Just May Not
 Russell Hokes was recently fired from his job painting center lines on interstates and is now free to pursue his dream of becoming a writer.... [... more]
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Paint on a Rug
Making this painted-on "area rug" is easier than you might think. The stripes that create the plaid design are based on one measurement that's multiplied by two or three. Tip: Our base measurement of 3-1/2 inches will net a finished design with [... more]
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What Hue Are You?
Match your personality with your favorite colors and find ways to combine the hues you love. Because we see colors with our hearts -- not our heads -- they have the power to put us in a variety of moods. Read on to learn how your color preference ... [... more]
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Quick Kitchen Facelift
Painting the cabinets and switching hardware create a whole new look for an ordinary kitchen. Originally, this kitchen had some old-fashioned mock tongue-and-groove cabinets. (See photo on next page.) While it wasn't an awful look, it did seem a ... [... more]
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A Handful of Lavender
Choose one of these five projects to bring the sweet softness of lavender into your rooms. White embroidered curtains and pillows were the objects of inspiration in this teenager's bedroom. Stenciled white flowers embellish lavender walls, while ... [... more]
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A Dozen Painting Tips
Before you choose a color, dip the brush, or get rolling, read these 12 easy tips. Your brush options fall into two main categories: natural bristles and synthetic bristles. Use only synthetic-bristle brushes with latex paint. For oil-base paint, ... [... more]
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Writing on the Wall
Decorate your home with wall writing that puts a meaningful message on your walls. Wall writing is nothing new, but using it as a form of home decor has become more popular than ever. Whether you have a favorite quote, a poem, or a meaningful ... [... 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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Paint and Stain
These calculations are for applying paint with a brush or a roller. If you use a sprayer, you'll need about 30 percent more paint. When you're buying paint, don't skimp. Often, premium paint covers in one coat while bargain paint takes two. ... [... more]
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Headlining Act
Make your bed the starring attraction of your room with a headboard you create. This ever-so-stylish headboard started out as plain-as-could-be hollow-core closet doors from the hardware store. This full-size headboard uses three 20x80 doors. The ... [... more]
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Floors with a Flourish
Give tired floors a temporary facelift with paints designed for high-traffic areas. Add a surface design to weathered wood or unsightly concrete for an uplifting update. By painting only a narrow runner in front of the door instead of extending ... [... more]
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