Key Points Use an extension pole equipped with an 18-inch roller and a full paint tray to paint faster.Prepare the area with ...

Paint rollers are a tool that is taken for granted. There`s more to selecting the right one for the job than might be thought. For one thing, there are more variations these days. Most rollers used ...

Use spring clamps to keep your hoses, extension cords, and other tools and materials from sliding off the roof. Don’t try ...

You’ve bought your paint, you’ve bought your brushes. However, you don’t intend to paint those vast expanses of wall surface with a brush, it will take forever. So you need a paint roller and roller ...

Picking the perfect paint color is never as easy—even choosing a white (will it be snow, dove, or mascarpone?). Likewise, choosing the best paint roller requires some decision making. (Do you need a ...

If you’re tackling a DIY painting project, you’re going to need at least one paint roller on hand. These handy gadgets allow you to apply paint quickly and easily, and their soft roller covers don’t ...

Here’s a foolproof, can’t-go-wrong formula: Flat or eggshell finish for walls and semi-gloss for baseboards, window and door casings, doors and moulding. The reasoning? Flat paint doesn’t reflect ...

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Painting your front door can be a big decision, with several color and finish options to choose from. The aesthetics of the main entryway are so important, in fact, that studies have found when the ...

Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve all been spending an inordinate amount of time at home. Some of us have used the time to pick up new hobbies, read great books, or even redecorate. If you’re in ...

It’s a decorating truth nearly universally acknowledged: Putting new paint on your walls is the best way to change the look of a space quickly and cheaply. “Paint has superpowers: It can make a plain ...