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The easiest and most common way to update a home is with paint. It's an easy and inexpensive DIY project and anyone can do it. But there are a lot of…

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Tape pieces of cardboard to the corners to make a huge dropcloth much more manageable when folding. | 47 Tips And Tricks To Ensure A Perfect Paint Job Drip Painting, Painting Tips, Painting Edges, Spray Painting, House Painting, Pringles Dose, Painted Trays, Colors, Paintings

Tape pieces of cardboard to the corners to make a huge dropcloth much more manageable when folding. | 47 Tips And Tricks To Ensure A Perfect Paint Job

Soak gunky paintbrushes in hot vinegar for 30 minutes to clean them. | 47 Tips And Tricks To Ensure A Perfect Paint Job Diy Cleaning Products, Cleaning Solutions, Cleaning Hacks, Cleaning Brushes, Brush Cleaning, Hacks Diy, Cleaning Recipes, Cleaning Supplies, Cleaning Vinegar

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Soak gunky paintbrushes in hot vinegar for 30 minutes to clean them. | 47 Tips And Tricks To Ensure A Perfect Paint Job

When painting over existing paint, it’s important to know whether the old paint is latex or oil by doing this simple test. | 47 Tips And Tricks To Ensure A Perfect Paint Job Painting Concrete, Tips And Tricks, Latex, Cleaning

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When painting over existing paint, it’s important to know whether the old paint is latex or oil by doing this simple test. | 47 Tips And Tricks To Ensure A Perfect Paint Job

Run a brown paper bag over any (dry) painted surface that feels rough. It won't scratch the way sandpaper does | 47 Tips And Tricks To Ensure A Perfect Paint Job Chalk Painting, Paint Furniture, Furniture Makeover, Furniture Removal, Furniture Movers, Furniture Refinishing

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Run a brown paper bag over any (dry) painted surface that feels rough. It won't scratch the way sandpaper does | 47 Tips And Tricks To Ensure A Perfect Paint Job

If your tape is old and won’t roll without peeling, place it in the microwave for 10 seconds. | 47 Tips And Tricks To Ensure A Perfect Paint Job Do It Yourself Design, Do It Yourself Inspiration, Do It Yourself Home, Ideias Diy, How To Make Paint, Painting Art

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If your tape is old and won’t roll without peeling, place it in the microwave for 10 seconds. | 47 Tips And Tricks To Ensure A Perfect Paint Job

I thought everyone knew this one! | 47 Tips And Tricks To Ensure A Perfect Paint Job Painting Lessons, Painting Tutorials, Painting Techniques

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I thought everyone knew this one! | 47 Tips And Tricks To Ensure A Perfect Paint Job

To avoid paint drips down the side of the can. Brilliant. Gallon Of Paint, Ideas Prácticas, Wall Ideas, Ideas Para, Craft Ideas, Life Hacks Every Girl Should Know, Tips & Tricks

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To avoid paint drips down the side of the can. Brilliant.

I've never tried this but I'm told it totally eliminates the paint smell. Anybody…? | 20 Life Hacks to try Cortinas Shabby Chic, Things To Know, Good Things, Random Things, Random Stuff, Guter Rat, Easy Tricks, Useful Life Hacks

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I've never tried this but I'm told it totally eliminates the paint smell. Anybody…? | 20 Life Hacks to try

For painting on ceilings or other high places to prevent drips. Brilliant. Do It Yourself Quotes, Can Lids, Beauty Tricks, Paint Splatter, Splatter Guard

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For painting on ceilings or other high places to prevent drips. Brilliant.

How to get a clean paint line next to a bumpy ceiling Painting Walls, Painting Wallpaper, Wallpaper Ideas, Painting Baseboards, Interior Painting

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10 Tips for How To Paint a Room | #10 After your first coat allow your paint to dry overnight. Instead of cleaning your paint roller, stick it in a Pringles can and store it in the refrigerator overnight. The next morning, when you pull out the roller to reuse again, it will still be moist and ready to go. Pringles Can, Apartment Painting, Home Repairs

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10 Tips for How To Paint a Room | #10 After your first coat allow your paint to dry overnight. Instead of cleaning your paint roller, stick it in a Pringles can and store it in the refrigerator overnight. The next morning, when you pull out the roller to reuse again, it will still be moist and ready to go.

10 Spray Paint Tips: what you never knew about spray paint (like how to spray paint a frame to give it dimension). Mirror Painting, Spray Paint Mirror, Redo Mirror, Spray Paint Frames, Silver Spray Paint

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10 Spray Paint Tips: what you never knew about spray paint (like how to spray paint a frame to give it dimension).

How to Remove Paint From Hardware Creative Inspiration, Deep Cleaning, All You Need Is

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How to use vinegar and hot water to clean your paint brushes (latex only) Paint Stain, Chalk Paint, Paint Walls

How to use vinegar and hot water to clean your paint brushes (latex only)

How to paint laminate furniture - Great tips for transforming outdated laminate furniture pieces Furniture Projects, Furniture Making, Home Projects, Diy Furniture, Bookshelf Makeover, Bookshelf Storage, Bookshelf Styling, Painting Laminate Furniture

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How to paint laminate furniture - Great tips for transforming outdated laminate furniture pieces

Don't let this happen to you! - Tips for painting trim and doors so you don't end up with peeling paint. How to choose the right paint for the job Painting Trim, Diy Painting, Painting Doors, Painting Furniture, How To Paint Doors, Painting Laminate, Wall Paintings

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Don't let this happen to you! - Tips for painting trim and doors so you don't end up with peeling paint. How to choose the right paint for the job

A few helpful tips here Home Improvement Loans, Home Improvement Projects, Ceiling Painting, Painting Ceilings Tips, Painting Hacks, How To Paint Ceilings, Ceiling Paint Roller

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Release Masking Tape with Heat - if the masking tape tears, heat will help soften the adhesive Up House, Easy Paintings, Room Paint

Release Masking Tape with Heat - if the masking tape tears, heat will help soften the adhesive

To get an antique “shabby chic” look, rub a candle over the wood before painting Old Furniture, Diy Projects, Distressed Furniture, Rustic Furniture, Distressed Chair

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To get an antique “shabby chic” look, rub a candle over the wood before painting

Drive some drywall screws into the bottom of lighter pieces of furniture to make it easier to paint Painted Furniture, Modern Furniture, Do It Yourself Food, Drywall Screws, Wood Screws

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Drive some drywall screws into the bottom of lighter pieces of furniture to make it easier to paint

Shelter Baseboard with Overhanging Tape - A single overhanging strip of wide tape will catch roller splatters - don't press it down! Interior Exterior, Interior Paint, Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Tapas, Cleaning Wood Floors

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Shelter Baseboard with Overhanging Tape - A single overhanging strip of wide tape will catch roller splatters - don't press it down!

How to paint a door without painting the hinges or taking the door off - tutorial Tape Painting, Painting A Door, Painting A Bathroom, Moon Painting

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How to paint a door without painting the hinges or taking the door off - tutorial

How to turn any paint into fabric paint - 10 Paint Tips & Tricks You Never Knew Furniture Doctor, White Furniture

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How to turn any paint into fabric paint - 10 Paint Tips & Tricks You Never Knew

For easy cleanup try lining your paint tray with tinfoil | 10 Paint Secrets: Tips & tricks you never knew about paint. Great info! Building Painting, Home Hacks, Home Repair

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For easy cleanup try lining your paint tray with tinfoil | 10 Paint Secrets: Tips & tricks you never knew about paint. Great info!