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Product Review: Aura paint with colorlock technology

What's the Difference: Premixed all-purpose joint compoundOnline Membership Required

Heavyweight, lightweight, and midweight types are readily available and can be used straight from the bucket

Tip: Keeping track of paint colorsOnline Membership Required

Editors PickThere's No Escaping the ScrapingOnline Membership Required

Washing, scraping, sanding, patching, and priming are dirty, difficult jobs that can make exterior paint last twice as long

Painting Walls with GlazesOnline Membership Required

Add a little texture and a lot of character to your walls with a decorative painter's formula for glazing

Painting Solutions

Answers to common questions provide advice for professional results on your next interior paint job

The Challenges of Painting Kitchens and Baths

For paint to stand up to these hard-working rooms, the surfaces must be clean, and the finishes must be durable

Restoring Window Sashes

Yes, they're worth fixing. Those old windows were built better (and from better wood) than anything you can buy today.

Repainting a House: Don't Be Afraid to SprayOnline Membership Required

For each hour spent masking, you'll save eight hours of brushing and get a superior paint job

Video: How to Cut Paint in a Straight Line

Painting along an edge requires a drier brush and a steady hand

Video: Make a Paint Cut Bucket

Loading a paintbrush is easier when you make and use a cut bucket

Editors PickRepainting Interior Trim

Careful preparation and confident brush work are the keys to a professional finish

Editors PickLead-Paint Safety, At Home And On The Job

Whether you're remodeling an older home or just living in one, the paint must be treated with respect, especially if young children are involved

Tip: Free caulk-finishing toolOnline Membership Required

Tip: A use for expired credit cards

Tip: Cold-weather caulkingOnline Membership Required

Spray EverythingOnline Membership Required

Careful preparation and a boatload of masking tape are the keys to high-quality, high-production interior painting

Tip: Caulk-tube extensionOnline Membership Required

Editors PickPainting Walls and Ceilings

A professional's tips for rolling and edging paint as efficiently as possible without making a mess

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