Exterior Painting, Air Conditioning And Fencing
If you lower your thermostat's heat setting in the winter, you can expect to save about 2 percent per degree on your heating expenses. After you've cleaned your brushes, dip them in a final rinse containing fabric softener. That will keep them as ... [... more]
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Painting Faster, Part 1
When filling a paint-roller tray, quickly pour the paint into the bottom portion of the tray. Keep a brush nearby to wipe drips from the side and rim of the paint can. Load the paint roller in the bottom of the tray, and use the angled portion to ... [... more]
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Interior Painting Pt. 1
Oil-based paint is more durable, but it takes longer to dry, and cleanup requires turpentine or paint thinner (mineral spirits). Oil-based paints are made with either alkyd (synthetic) or linseed (natural) oils. Alkyd paint is more common because ... [... more]
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Interior Painting, Part 2
After you finish cutting in around the trim, begin rolling the paint onto the walls or ceiling. When you paint with a roller, paint in 3' by 3' sections. Paint in long strokes, using a zigzag pattern (figure C) to achieve a more even coating. ... [... more]
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Painting Guide
Melamine paint is a relatively new paint product designed to cover laminate surfaces. It is an oil paint with urethane reinforcement so it does not need a coat of urethane applied on top once it is dry. Melamine ... [... more]
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Liquitex Painting Knives small #13
 Liquitex Painting Knives feature rust free blades and ergonomically designed wood handles. The blades are matte, neutral gray for enhanced color mixing. The knives come in 18 traditional shapes, in both small and large size. [... more]
$2.11 - $2.44
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Small-Bathroom Renovation -- Wallpaper, Part 2 And Painting
One of the challenges of remodeling is ensuring that walls and ceilings match up precisely -- especially when they were originally in different rooms. There are a number of products available to help cover uneven spots. Sarah opted for a textured ... [... more]
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Painting, Driveway And Walkways, And Messy Jobs
Take a hammer and nails and punch holes into the slot where your paint can's lid fits. Any paint that begins to fill the slot will drain through those holes and minimize mess. Plan a weekend for driveway repairs. Most asphalt repairs require 24 ... [... more]
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Preparing A Painting Kit
Instead of dipping your paintbrush directly into the paint can, use a paint pot, which is wider than a standard paint can. When loading the brush, dip half the length of its bristles into the paint. Slap the brush against the side of the pot to ... [... more]
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Pocketful Of Posies Floral Painted Tote
Unique purses and tote bags are all the rage these days. This project features painting techniques you can use to make your own, one of a kind tote bag or purse using a purchased tote bag or one of the fun patterns ... [... more]
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The Lindisfarne Painting Book
The Lindisfarne Gospels is an eighth-century masterpiece of Celtic illumination. After careful study, Aidan Meehan has beautifully redrawn more than fifty designs that appear on its pages. Each one has been taken from its amazingly intricate background, ... [... more]
$9.95
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Painting Acrylic Flowers A to Z
Flowers continue to be one of the most popular subjects among North Light readers, especially the beginner/intermediate reader. Acrylic is the only medium that is gaining floor space in the art stores--perfect for readers looking to work with acrylic ... [... more]
$29.99
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