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A Fresh Coat of Paint A good paint job protects the outside of your house like a thin, waterproof raincoat.   |
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The Secrets of Pro Painters Learn how to paint the interior of your home from six journeymen who reveal some of the things that make them so good at their craft.... |
Popular Mechanics
November 18, 2008 |
Quick Painting Tips From the Experts The pros know it's often the simplest household item that can make an existing tool work better -- or substitute in a pinch for a more expensive piece of equipment you might only use once in a lifetime. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2007
Roy Berendsohn |
How to Remove Painted Trim: Master-Level Tip How to deftly pop painted trim off a wall without damaging either surface. |
This Old House
Jeanne Huber |
Why Is My Paint Peeling? Bad paint jobs can happen to good people with old houses -- even when they listen faithfully to everything the paint salesman tells them. The reason is a surprising revelation about the compatibility of oil and latex paints. |
This Old House
Fran J. Donegan |
Picking House Paint There are lots of exterior paints out there. Knowing how to pick the best from a lineup of look-alike cans will help your paint job last well into the next century. |
This Old House
Elizabeth Lilly |
Don't be Afraid to Paint Your Ceiling Make your fifth wall pop with a color expert's how-to steps. |
AskMen.com
Karl Richtenbacher |
How To: Paint Your Pad So you moved into your new, bigger bachelor pad. Congrats. Or maybe you're tired of plain ol' white on your walls and want to make your living space more exciting. Good on you. |
Science News
July 17, 2004 |
Caring for a Historic House From repairing shingles and fixing chimneys to painting trim and improving site drainage, this online course provides handy pointers about what to do and what not to do to keep a historic house in good shape. |
This Old House
James Glave |
Secrets of a Perfect Paint Job Planning on painting? Here are 24 pro tips to ensure your walls and trim get a flawless finish. |
This Old House
Jill Connors |
How To Choose the Right Colors for Your Rooms Bold can be beautiful without being garish. Learn how to give your home rich personality. |
Popular Mechanics
March 2008 |
Low-Odor Indoor Paints That Stop Headaches: Abusive Lab Test Three new low-odor and low-VOC paints that purport to take the stench out of redecorating, and the chemicals out of the environment are put to the test. |
Popular Mechanics
October 10, 2008
Joseph Truini |
5 Pro Painting Tips Every Amateur Should Know: DIY Guy Try one or all of the following techniques and you'll end up with a paint job nice enough to show off to the neighbors. |
This Old House
Elizabeth Lilly |
Pros' Tips for Cleaning and Storing Paint Tools Experts reveal how to properly maintain your painting tools |
This Old House
Elizabeth Lilly |
Paint a High-Gloss Front Door Get the European look by upgrading to a reflective door paint. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2008 |
6 Easy Steps to a Long-Lasting Paint Job: DIY Guide Six key steps to preparation -- which unlocks the mystery of why paint jobs by pros last and those done by a homeowner may not. |
This Old House
Joseph Truini |
Replacing Corner Boards Trade weather-beaten wood trim for a lower-maintenance alternative. |
This Old House
December 3, 2000
Scott Gibson |
Painting Kitchen Cabinets A fresh coat will bring your kitchen back to life without breaking your budget... |
This Old House
Nicole Fornabaio |
How to Choose the Right White Paint Overwhelmed with white paint options? Consider these three things. |
This Old House
Steve Kiernan |
Scrape, Sand, Prime (repeat) The secret to the perfect paint job? Preparation, preparation, preparation... |
This Old House
Clayton DeKorne |
The Right Brush For the perfect paint job, invest in the best... |
This Old House
Brad Lernley |
Paint Proud There are techniques to use for a lasting exterior paint job. Most of them have nothing to do with a brush. |
This Old House
Deborah Baldwin |
Choosing Interior Colors Trade secrets to make painting your rooms as easy as 1-2-3. |
The Motley Fool
April 18, 2007
Jack Uldrich |
Nanophase Paints the Town A deal with Behr points toward solid growth, but don't expect a huge jump in its stock price. |
Popular Mechanics
September 14, 2009 |
How to Paint Outdoor Surfaces (Plus Four Tips to Make it Last) Begin with a coat of primer. Spot-prime bare patches, but prime the entire surface if it's weather-beaten or needs a lot of scraping. |
This Old House
Deborah Baldwin |
Wake Up an Old Dresser With Paint A two-tone treatment adds dimension and interest to a vintage furniture piece |
This Old House
Josh Garskof |
Old Cabinets, New Color How to transform your kitchen cabinets with a paintbrush instead of a sprayer. |
Popular Mechanics
September 26, 2008
Joseph Truini |
12 Wacky Painting Tools You Never Thought You'd Need: DIY Guy Here are some of those "why didn't I think of that" products. |
Popular Mechanics
November 2008
Roy Berendsohn |
How To Refinish Hardwood Floors With Water-Based Finishes: Homeowner's Clinic Can a homeowner handle the job? Definitely. |
This Old House
November 2005
Ashley Womble |
Making Sure the Paint Tint is Right for a Room Be bold with your paint colors, but also be prudent before you buy a gallon. |
Boating
April 2004
Kevin Falvey |
Paints Be Praised Make your boat look like new without breaking the bank---or your back. |
This Old House
Jefferson Kolle |
Stripped Bare What stands between the Winchester house and new paint? Ten tenacious coats of the old stuff. |
This Old House
Keith Pandolfi |
5 Things We Hate About Painting This intuitive line of tools makes painting bearable. |
Popular Mechanics
December 4, 2009
Doug Mahoney |
Painting Tool Showdown: Brush & Roller vs. Paint Sprayer In my tests, I discovered two important things about paint sprayers. First, they go through paint like it's an unlimited resource. Second, they're fast. |
| This Old House |
The Pre-Inspector Home Inspection While it's a given that anyone buying a home should have it inspected by a pro, it pays to keep a keen eye out for potential problems yourself, even before the contract is signed. Here's what This Old House general contractor Tom Silva looks for on his initial walk-through of any house. |
Chemistry World
March 2010 |
Painting the town green As new environmental legislation alters the allowed constituents of paint and varnishes, Sarah Houlton reports on how paint manufacturers are tweaking the contents of their tins |
This Old House
Brittany Romano |
5 Must-Have Paint Apps Mobile apps that take the stress out of paint-color matching. |
This Old House
Deborah Baldwin |
Create a Built-in Look With Paint Smart use of color unifies a simple coat rack and separate bench. |
U.S. CPSC
May 22, 2008 |
Sure Grip Paint Brushes Recalled by Early Childhood Resources Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard Surface paint on the handle of the yellow paint brushes contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2003
Neal Barrett |
Painting Kitchen Cabinets Every kitchen eventually reaches the point at which it looks worn-out. That's the time to take stock of your options. Everyone is well aware that kitchen remodeling is costly and inconvenient. However, a simple and low-cost alternative is to paint the cabinets. |
This Old House
November 2, 1999
Danny Lipford |
Does It Pay to Save? On a major remodeling project, many obvious money-saving schemes can backfire and cost you in the end. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2007
John Decker |
How to Repair Your Car Scratch: Saturday Mechanic This new step-by-step DIY guide walks you through diagnosing and repairing the dreaded car scratch. |
Popular Mechanics
June 30, 2006
Roy Berendsohn |
Mid-Summer Home Improvement To-Do List Print this handy checklist of things you can do this summer to keep your yard in good shape. |
This Old House
Thomas J. Baker |
Rust on the Run Outdoor metal takes a beating from the weather. Here's how to fight back. |
This Old House
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans |
Time-Saving Paint Tips Make quick work of painting cleanup with these tips. |
AskMen.com
Michael Estrin |
Preparing To Sell Your House If you're getting ready to sell your house, you basically have two options: list it as-is, or make improvements to add to your profit. Here are some tips to help you decide what to fix before you list your home. |
PC Magazine
October 4, 2004
Galen Fott |
Paint Shop Pro 9 Jasc has added effective new image-editing and productivity features to Paint Shop Pro 9. But more significantly, the program hews closer to its name by debuting some creative painting tools. |
| The Family Room |
Light Bulb Santa Ornaments Here's a great way to recycle light bulbs! Make a bunch of them to hang on the tree or give as gifts. This is a great craft to sit down and do with the kids... |
This Old House
Megan Baker |
Why Barns are Red and More Paint Color Cues The stories behind certain hues associated with the American landscape. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2009 |
How to Clean, Wax and Detail Your Car: Expert Tips Here's how to protect your auto investment and maximize its value down the road -- inside and out. |
