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Getting to Know Wallpaper-Removal Techniques

New wallcovering can transform a room, going from boring to beautiful. But before you can determine the best approach to removing wallpaper, you need to know the type of wallcovering and the type of wall [more…]

Estimating How Much Paint to Buy

Before you begin painting your home's interior walls, ceiling, woodwork, doors, or windows, you need to estimate the amount of paint you'll use. Estimates require specific calculations for each surface [more…]

How to Remove Old Wallpaper

Stripping wallpaper is a serious home-improvement project. Removing old glue from walls before you paint is a must. These tips show how to strip old wallpaper from your walls and remodel like a professional [more…]

How to Paint Trim

If you know how to paint trim, you can brighten up the appearance of any room. Painting trim can protect them from wear and complete your design statement. Getting trim to look perfectly smooth requires [more…]

How to Deal with Popcorn Ceilings

Popcorn ceilings are a great annoyance of many homeowners. Learning how to deal with popcorn ceilings means understanding the nature of this textured ceiling and knowing what you want to achieve. [more…]

How to Paint Trim with a Trim Guard

Using a trim guard while painting around doors and windows helps protect woodwork. The edger keeps paint off the trim, and this video shows you how to use one. [more…]

How to Paint Paneled Doors

Understanding how to paint paneled doors is a bit tricky to paint because they have multiple surfaces. Unlike their plain counterparts, painting paneled doors requires a bit of patience and a more systematic [more…]

How to Get an Even Coat of White Paint on a White Ceiling

When applying white paint on a white ceiling, it’s hard to identify missed spots. Getting an even coat of white paint on a white ceiling is tough not only because it’s hard to see what you’ve covered with [more…]

How to Paint Moldings

If you know how to paint moldings, you can brighten up the appearance of any room. Painting moldings can protect them from wear and complete your design statement. Getting moldings to look perfectly smooth [more…]

How to Paint Walls and Ceilings

Painting ceilings and walls ideally calls for two people: one to outline areas where the paint roller can't reach; the other to paint main areas This video shows how to paint ceilings and walls with a [more…]