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Careful painting preparation makes for faster cleanup and longer-lasting results. Learn about painting preparation, from scrubbing to sanding to masking.

Featured Article:  Interior Painting Preparation

Before you begin to paint, it's best to have a clean, flawless surface. Learn about interior painting preparation, and how to wash and make repairs to get a surface ready for paint. See more »

How can a machine match a paint color perfectly?

How can a machine match a paint color perfectly?

Have some paint around your house you just love, but you can't seem to find the right paint chip to match it? Well, you're in luck. More and more home improvement stores have just what you need.

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Should you remove wallpaper -- or just paint over it?

Should you remove wallpaper -- or just paint over it?

Many homeowners love the look of wallpaper. But if you're not one of them, wallpaper can prove to be a total pain to remove. It would be so easy to just paint over it -- or would it?

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Why do I need to use primer?

Why do I need to use primer?

Here's the classic definition of boredom -- sitting around and watching paint dry. But if you knew exactly what happens during those minutes and hours when paint morphs from a sloshing liquid into a thin, glossy film, you'd be fascinated.

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Covering Shrubs

Covering Shrubs

Trees, bushes, and ornamental shrubs can get in the way of painting the exterior of your home. Find tips on covering shrubs only at HowStuffWorks.

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Estimating Interior Paint

Estimating Interior Paint

Various factors go into determining how much paint you'll need for a job. These tips will help you estimate interior paint. Learn about them here.

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Exterior Painting Preparation

Exterior Painting Preparation

Learn all about exterior painting preparation, which includes removing light fixtures and other accessories, in this home improvement article.

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Interior Painting Preparation

Interior Painting Preparation

Before you begin to paint, it's best to have a clean, flawless surface. Learn about interior painting preparation, and how to wash and make repairs to get a surface ready for paint.

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Masking Surfaces

Masking Surfaces

Before you take on a paint job, learn tips on masking surfaces to make the task go more smoothly in this helpful article.

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Removing Old Paint

Removing Old Paint

Check out this home improvement article for tips on removing old paint by using such techniques as scraping, sanding, and others.

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Scrubbing and Sanding Surfaces

Scrubbing and Sanding Surfaces

Prep work is essential to any good paint job. Learn tips on scrubbing and sanding surfaces on this page.

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Resetting Popped Nails

Preparing the exterior of your home for painting may expose some popped nails. Learn about resetting popped nails in this helpful article.

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Scraping Surfaces

If you live in an older home, you may want gather tips on scraping surfaces before painting to get rid of any peeling paint. Learn more here.

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