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23 Must Have Painting Tools for Beginner Painters

lindseymahoney — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 12:14:14 +0000

When it comes to painting projects in my home, I always choose to paint myself instead of hiring it out. The cost of labor adds up quickly and I prefer to use that money in other areas of our home. Today I am sharing the best paint supplies I prefer when painting interior spaces in our house.

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I Applied Latex Over Oil Based Paint | How To Fix

lindseymahoney — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:32:52 +0000

Have you ever painted latex over oil-based paint without properly prepping the walls? If you are one of the unlucky readers who answered yes, you know exactly how painful this mistake can be!

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How to Choose Paint Colors | Top Tips

lindseymahoney — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:06:27 +0000

One of the most common questions I get is how to choose the best paint colors for your home. Often it is from readers who are moving into a new home and don't know where to start in terms of paint colors.

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How to Paint A Room with Carpeting | Tutorial

lindseymahoney — Wed, 13 May 2020 16:19:54 +0000

Whenever I begin a room makeover, I always start with paint. The wall color lays the foundation for the design and painting a room makes it feel fresh and new. Today I am going to take you through how to paint a carpeted room in 5 easy steps.

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How to Choose the Best Paint Sheen

lindseymahoney — Sun, 05 Jan 2020 14:06:03 +0000

Choosing the right paint sheen for your project is almost as important as getting the right paint color - ALMOST. Choosing the right paint sheen for your project is almost as important as getting the right paint color - ALMOST. :) Paint comes in a variety of sheens ranging from no shine at all to very shiny paint. As a general rule of thumb, you want your walls to blend into the design of your space. When you apply a sheen that is not appropriate for the space, it can be quite distracting to the eye. Today I am breaking down how to choose the appropriate paint sheen for your next paint project!

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How to Paint a Room in 7 Easy Steps

lindseymahoney — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:06:16 +0000

I say this all the time, but paint is so transformative! On the blog today, I am sharing a step by step tutorial on how to paint a room like a pro.

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