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How to Paint a Room in 9 Steps
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How to Paint a Room in 9 Steps

By Maureen Blaney Flietner

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Solved! How Long Does It Take for Spray Paint to Dry?

By Deirdre Mundorf

How to Paint a Deck
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How To: Paint a Deck (From Preparation to Restoration)

By Bob Vila, Glenda Taylor

How to Remove Paint from Concrete
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How to Remove Paint from Concrete

By Bob Vila

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How to Get Rid of Paint Smell

By Caylin Harris, Kelly Weimert

13 Top Tips to Make Any Paint Job Go Faster
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13 Top Tips to Make Any Paint Job Go Faster

By Theresa Clement

10 Bathroom Improvements That Only Took Paint
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10 Bathroom Improvements That Only Took Paint

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

The Best Paint Sprayer for Cabinets Option
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The Best Paint Sprayers for Cabinets

By Tony Carrick, Mark Wolfe

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The Best Garage Floor Paints, Vetted

By Manasa Reddigari, Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

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The Dos and Don’ts of Painting Furniture

By Rachel Brougham

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Painting Laminate Cabinets: How to Get Pro Results

By Manasa Reddigari, Tony Carrick

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How to Paint Vinyl Siding and Make Your Home Look New Again

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

A worker stands on a ladder to paint the exterior of a house.
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How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House Exterior?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

Should I Paint My Kitchen Cabinets
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Should I Paint My Kitchen Cabinets? When It’s Okay To—And When It’s Absolutely Not

By Melissa Graham

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8 Paint Mistakes That Make Your House Look Dingy (and How to Fix Them)

By Steph Coelho, Rachel Brougham

How To Wallpaper A Bedroom
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The Beginner’s Guide to Working with Wallpaper

By Bob Vila

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Pro Painting Tip: This $10 Tool Will Save You Hours—Seriously!

By Alexa Erickson

The Best Paint Brushes Options
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The Best Paint Brushes, Tested and Reviewed

By Andreana Lefton, Debbie Wolfe

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How to Paint a Ceiling

By Bob Vila

How Much Paint Do I Need
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How Much Paint Do I Need?

By Margaret Foley, Bob Vila

Cost to Paint a Room
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How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Room?

By Katie Flannery

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How to Paint Bathroom Cabinets

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

The Best Paint For Bathroom Options
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The Best Paint for Bathrooms

By Bob Beacham

Best Paint for Brick Fireplaces Options
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The Best Paint for Brick Fireplaces

By Bob Beacham

The Best Paint for Furniture, Solved!
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Solved! The Best Paint for Furniture

By Manasa Reddigari

how to paint an interior door
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How to Paint an Interior Door

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

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The Best Gold Spray Paints

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Primer for Kitchen Cabinets Options
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The Best Primers for Kitchen Cabinets

By Bob Beacham

The Best One Coat Paint Options
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The Best One Coat Paints

By Timothy Dale

Best Exterior Paint for Stucco Options
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The Best Exterior Paints for Stucco

By Timothy Dale

The Best Paint for Glass Options
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The Best Paint for Glass

By Bob Beacham

Exterior House Painting
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Should You DIY or Hire a Pro for Exterior House Painting?

By Melissa Graham

The 14 Freshest Kitchen Cabinet Colors
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The 14 Freshest Kitchen Cabinet Colors

By Manasa Reddigari

How to Remove Texture from Walls Two Ways
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How To: Remove Texture from Walls

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

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Should You Tip Painters?

By Deirdre Mundorf

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How to Use a Paint Sprayer to Give Your Projects a Flawless Finish—Fast

By Mark Wolfe

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Supply Chain Shortages Hit U.S. Paint Supply—One Color in Particular

By Shannon Lee

These 8 Home Makeovers Prove the Power of Paint
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These 8 Home Makeovers Prove the Power of Paint

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

The Best Trim Colors for the Home, Inside and Out
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The Best Trim Colors for the Home, Inside and Out

By Manasa Reddigari

Solved! How Many Coats of Primer to Use When Painting
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Solved! This Is How Many Coats of Primer You Need for the Perfect Paint Job

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

The Great Debate About Whether to Paint Old and Original Woodwork
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The Great Debate About Whether to Paint Old and Original Woodwork

By Nina Malkin

How to Paint a Garage Door
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How To: Paint a Garage Door

By Faith Towers, Bob Vila

The 12 Best Places in Your Home to Try Out Trendy Paint Colors
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The 12 Best Places in Your Home to Try Out Trendy Paint Colors

By Kat Hodgins

7 Nostalgic Paint Colors That Are Making a Comeback
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7 Nostalgic Paint Colors That Are Making a Comeback

By Andreana Lefton

Should You Paint Your House Black?
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Should You Paint Your House Black?

By Glenda Taylor

See the Most Searched for Kitchen Cabinet Color After White
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See the Most Searched for Kitchen Cabinet Color After White

By Alexa Erickson

The Best Greige Paint Colors for a Warm, Welcoming Home
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The Best Greige Paint Colors for a Warm, Welcoming Home

By Alexa Erickson

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When to Remove Painter’s Tape for the Best Results

By Bob Beacham

masking tape vs painter's tape
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Masking Tape vs. Painter’s Tape: Selecting the Right Supply for Your Painting Project

By Bob Beacham

The Complete Guide to Painting Window Trim
DIY

So, You Want to… Paint Your Window Trim

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

8 Mistakes You’re Making at the Paint Store
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8 Mistakes You’re Making at the Paint Store

By Jasmine Harding

Why You Should Stock Up for Your Fall Painting Projects Now
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Why You Should Stock Up for Your Fall Painting Projects Now—and How to Make Every Drop Count

By Savannah Sher

Best Chalkboard Paint
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The Best Chalkboard Paints for Your Projects

By Shannon Lee

6 Things to Know Before Painting Rust
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6 Things to Know Before You Paint Over Rust

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

The Best Liquid Sander Deglosser Options
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The Best Liquid Sander Deglosser for Your Workshop

By Tony Carrick

Latex vs. Oil Paint
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Latex vs. Oil Paint: Which is Best for the Exterior of Your Home?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Mineral Spirits vs Paint Thinner
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What’s the Difference? Mineral Spirits vs Paint Thinner

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Apply the Dry Brush Technique
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How To: Apply the Dry Brush Technique

By Manasa Reddigari

The Best Paint for Garage Walls Options
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The Best Paint for Garage Walls

By Tony Carrick

How Long to Let Paint Dry
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Solved! How Long Does It Take for Paint to Dry?

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

8 Deck Staining Mistakes Most DIYers Make
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8 Deck Staining Mistakes Most DIYers Make

By Timothy Dale

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Interior

How To: Restore Cabinet Finishes

By Merv Kaufman, Bob Vila

Painting Appliances - Budget Kitchen Update
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All You Need to Know About Painting Appliances

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Bob Vila

How to Paint Over Wallpaper
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How To: Paint Over Wallpaper

By Bob Vila