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Get the Right Paint Every Time! Professional Guide to Paint Finishes

When you’re thinking about repainting your interior walls, you’re probably most concerned with deciding what color to paint them. We know how it is -- you go to the nearest paint store and bring home swatch after swatch of different shades of beige. But there is one other major decision you have to make when deciding to paint your home — picking a paint finish.

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Painting Makeover at its Finest! Three Steps to Achieving a Dramatic Brick Fireplace

As we are entrenched in the coldest months of the year, we’re sure you’ve turned up your furnace a time or two. Brick Fireplaces are especially amazing because not only do they provide warmth for the entire house, they also act as a dramatic centerpiece for whatever room they’re in. But as you and your family gather ‘round the fire you may notice — after years of wear and tear -- that your fireplace isn’t in as good shape as it used to be.

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Post-Painting Clean Up Made Simple!

No matter what paint job you’re working on - big or small - you know you have a lot of work cut out for yourself. Paint jobs can last anywhere from a couple of hours to a couple of weeks, and we're sure after finishing the job that cleaning up is the last thing on your mind.

So we’ve made an easy list of steps to help you follow through with your clean-up as efficiently and quickly as possible.

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A Room that Pops! Keys to Creating the Perfect Accent Wall

There’s no faster way to liven up a room than by creating an accent wall. You’ve probably seen accent walls featured in various home decor magazines. Their amazing color choices coupled with their exquisite furniture and chic lighting fixtures look like something out of… well, a magazine! But what if we told you that you too could achieve a perfect accent wall in just a few steps?

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School’s in Session! 5 Painting Facts You Never Knew!

As we enter the month of September, a lot of people might be sending their kids off to school. After months of being cooped up in the house, we are sure it will be a nice change of pace to see them hitting the books.

In honor of this month of education, we thought we would take the opportunity to test your painting knowledge. Check out the following facts to discover things you never knew about painting:

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Store and Score! 3 Ways to Expand Your Wall Paint’s Shelf Life

Have you ever wondered how to make your leftover cans of paint last longer? Maybe you want to retouch a room and you don’t want to buy a brand new paint can to get the job done every time.

Luckily, paint can be stored for years! You just have to do it the right way to ensure that it stays intact. Check out our advice to expand your wall paint’s shelf life below.

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What to Do When You Spill Paint

Have you ever been doing a painting project and in the blink of an eye managed to spill your paint? It can cause some major panic and distress but don’t worry! With the right knowledge and tools, virtually any paint mishap can be remedied — if you know how to do the proper clean-up.

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