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Paint 101: Paint Application Tools

Beyond Paintbrushes: OTHER Paint APPLICATION TOOLS ROLLERS The major advantages of paint rollers include speed of application and versatility. Since most wall paints are formulated for roller application, you will do a quicker, smoother job with a roller. Standard...

Paint 101: Choose the Right Paint for the Job

Knowing about the different types of paint available can help ensure you choose the right paint for the job. LATEX PAINTS Latex paints can be thinned with water and are easily applied. Compared to oil-based paints, the advantages of latex paints are: Less odor Water...

Paint 101: Aerosol Paints

Aerosol paints consist of two elements: the propellant and the product itself, whether a liquid, foam or semisolid. Three kinds of propellants are used: hydrocarbons (liquid propellants), carbon dioxide (a compressed gas) and dimethyl ether. Hydrocarbons are effective...

Interior Decor

WALLCOVERINGS Applying wallcovering is very much the province of do-it-yourselfers. Technical advancements make “paper-hanging” a relatively easy redecorating job. Self-adhesive or pre-pasted coverings simplify the job; paper- or fabric-backed vinyl...

Indoor Plant Care

WATERING Over-watering is the greatest cause of plant problems. Too much water literally drowns the roots by closing off the oxygen supply in the soil. First sign of trouble is yellowing of the lower leaves. A simple way to find out if a plant needs watering is to...