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Choosing Paint for Wood Exteriors
For home exteriors, the condition of wood surfaces will dictate the maintenance plan and which kind of paint to use.
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Paint...A Primer
Latex paint and it's use.
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Choosing the Right Paint Type
The type of paint for a DIY painting project depends on existing surface, cleaning needs, and aesthetic needs. Use paint base and sheen characteristics to decide.
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Paint...A Primer Continued
More tips on paint, looking at oil based paints and what to look for when buying paint.

Interiors: Painting 101
Get some quick tips on painting your apartment, including picking out your tools, getting the right paint, simple painting techniques, decorative touches, and cleaning hints.
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Latex, Acrylic Latex and 100% Acrylic Paint
Do you find yourself easily confused with terms like Latex or Water-Based or Acrylic Latex or Water-Borne? Don't worry, you're not alone.
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Paint Basics
Find out about the types of paints and finishes that are available. A handy checklist is also provided, describing what kind of paint is suitable for which area of your house.
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Paint Basics
Find out about the various types of paints and finishes that are available. A handy checklist is also provided, describing what kind of paint is suitable for which area of your house.
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How To Choose a Paint Brush or Roller Sleeve
When brush bristles fan out or clump together or when paint runs down a wall or just doesn't roll out at all, it's time to find out why. Understanding paint is the key.
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Eco-Friendly Paint for a Healthy Environment
Environmentally friendly products are the green living choice. Natural paints help to keep the air pure and healthy for people with multiple chemical sensitivities.
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Palm Bark Masks
A quick, easy and entertaining project for the whole family creating unique masks,
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How to Decide on a Paint Finish
Paint finish choices can seem confusing and the amateur decorator overwhelmed. A little research and the right choice can produce great results, even on a tight budget.
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How to Practice Painting Safety in Your Home
Painting safety can be overlooked by the first-time or novice DIY. Home safety is a priority when taking on a painting project. Know the safety rules before you start.
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Crafting with Oil Paint Sticks
Oil paint sticks are the perfect art supplies for adding color in new ways. From papercraft to mixed media to stenciling, this versatile medium creates dazzling effect.
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Interior Painting: How to Choose the Perfect Wall Color for a Bedroom
Selecting the right paint color and finish for the right room is a process easily bungled without the help of an interior designer. I learned the hard way. I'd like to share a few tips for picking the right wall colors and finishes for any room in the house.
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Marbelized Swirly Painted Pencils
Use marbelized painting techniques to design your own pencils.
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Blown Glass Cake Toppers Add Individuality
A custom, blown-glass cake topper creates a wedding cake of unique expression for the bride and groom.
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Choosing Paints as Early Childhood Art Materials
This article provides brief guidelines and ideas on how to choose appropriate, child centered art materials that can be used for painting activities.
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Customizing your cushions
Do you have the nice solid color throw pillows or nice solid color seat cushions? Nice is so boring, lets make them pop.
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Do It Yourself Painting
So you're thinking of tackling your painting project on your own. You've discarded the notion of a professional. Anybody can paint, right? Think again.
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How To Paint Glass
How to do glass-painting and prepare a unique gift to commemorate a special occasion in a special person's life? Hand-made gifts are always treasured.
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How to Paint Over Wallpaper
Step by step instructions on how to paint over wallpaper to get the best results possible.
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How to Remove Wallpaper
Removing Wallpaper can be difficult but the end results are well worth the extra effort.
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Lapis Lazuli Healing Properties
Lapis Lazuil could be the perfect stone for all those looking to: "open up".
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Lawn Furniture
Do you have some tired looking lawn furniture? Have you found some recently for a steal at a yard sale but it really needs a face-lift?
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Lead, Asbestos, and Mold
An overview of three dangerous, potentially even lethal, materials - lead, asbestos, and mold - found in many homes, and what to do about them
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Paint Like a Pro Contractor with the Right Tools
Painting contractors are pros because of experience and using high quality bristle brushes, paint sprayers, and rollers. Homeowner remodelers can get the same results.
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Inexpensive Tips To Help Sell a House
Whatever type of house a home buyer is looking for, there are certain things that will help persuade them that this is the right one- or keep them from coming back.
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Let's Paint!
Let's get ready for those dried flower projects by creating some really cute clay pots and miniature baskets.
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Ozone Action Days Good for Health
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Painting Laminate Countertops
Doing a kitchen or bath renovation on a shoestring budget? You can paint over your old laminate countertops to give them new life...and save a bundle in the process.
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School Time Tips
A collection of handy tips that may make going back to school a little easier (at least for Mom).
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What You Should Know About Latex Paint
Selecting the right paint may mean the difference between the success and failure of your painting project.
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Common Paint Problems in Your Home
Common paint problems can be avoided with the right advice before you start. Identifying and understanding these problems will help prevent these mistakes in any project.
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How to Save Money On D-I-Y Painting Projects
Painting projects always seem to be expensive even before you start. Here are some ways to help you save money so you can spend less and still get the results you want.
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PRINTMAKING, part III (final)
The third & final part of how prints are made, and why the others are reproductions.
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Saving Nature
If we are to enjoy nature we must first find ways to protect and conserve all nature has to offer us. I offer here a few tips on water, conservation, energy savings and non-toxic cleaners.
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House Diary: February 2002
You'll laugh! You'll weep! The first installment of the House Diary series offers a peek at the world of home repairs and redecorating by rank amateurs with a limited budget.
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How to Recycle Unusual Items III
The list of things you can recycle either by physically breaking down the materials or by donating them to charity continues. This column focuses on everything from greeting cards to cars. I hope you find some useful suggestions here and that it becomes clearer just how much we throw out as a society and that recycling and reusing is worth every last bit of extra time and effort. Not only does it give us a chance to help those in need even when we don't have tons of time and money to donate, but it makes us appreciate just how much we really have.
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