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Featured Article:  House Painting Tools

It's important to have the right tools to paint your house properly. Your choice of paint and the type of wall you have will determine which brushes and tools will give you the result you want. See more »

How to Dispose of Old Paint

How to Dispose of Old Paint

Each year, American homeowners throw out 64 million gallons of unused paint. That's enough to fill 128 Olympic swimming pools. But your color treasure doesn't have to turn to trash. There are many options for your old paint.

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Top 5 Painting Supplies

Top 5 Painting Supplies

Painting can seem like such an easy task for the weekend warrior. A gallon of paint, a couple of brushes and you can give your home a whole new look. But there's more to it than that -- and a few more supplies to stock up on.

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Airless Sprayers

Airless Sprayers

Apply paint the speedy way with an airless sprayer. Learn when and how to use this handy device in this article.

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House Painting Tools

House Painting Tools

It's important to have the right tools to paint your house properly. Your choice of paint and the type of wall you have will determine which brushes and tools will give you the result you want.

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How to Use a Paint Roller

How to Use a Paint Roller

Gather some useful techniques for your next painting project on how to use a paint roller in this informative article.

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How to Use a Paintbrush

How to Use a Paintbrush

Learn such painting techniques as "cutting in" in this article about how to use a paintbrush, only at HowStuffWorks.

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How to Use an Airless Sprayer

How to Use an Airless Sprayer

Discover tips on how to paint interiors using an airless sprayer properly -- and safely -- in this helpful home improvement article.

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Paint Rollers

Paint Rollers

Paint rollers come in a variety of sizes and materials. Learn about the options for your next painting job in this article.

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Paintbrushes

Paintbrushes

Learn all about paintbrushes in this article, from wall brushes to sash brushes and trim brushes, only at HowStuffWorks.

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Painting Cleanup

Painting Cleanup

Cleaning up is an important step with any painting project. Learn about painting cleanup, including cleaning painting equipment, in this article.

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How to Paint Safely

Paint is a combination of chemicals, and requires careful handling and proper precautions. Learn tips on how to paint safely in this article.

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Identifying Paint Problems

By identifying paint problems, you can prevent them from recurring with your new painting project. Learn to spot various problems with this article.

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Paint Troubleshooting

Find great paint troubleshooting tips -- for both interior and exterior painting -- on the chart featured in this article.

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Uses for Vinegar: Home Improvement

Vinegar's chemical properties make it ideal for use in many common repair and maintenance jobs. Find out about vinegar's home-improvement benefits, from removing rust and wallpaper paste to eliminating paint odors.

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