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Painting

10 Tips For Painting Ceilings
Painting

10 tips for painting ceilings

Get a professional finish when painting one of the trickiest surfaces in a home.
How to paint a room
Painting

How to paint a room

Read on as we walk you through all the steps, from choosing the paint to cleaning up when you're done.
How to paint wooden furniture with chalk paint
Painting

How to paint wooden furniture with chalk paint

Follow these simple steps for redoing a painted china cabinet with chalk paint
15 tips for painting outdoor furniture
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15 tips for painting outdoor furniture

This year, consider giving your outdoor furniture a fresh look with paint. Whether you're working with wood, metal or plastic outdoor furniture, here are 15 tips to consider when taking on this [...]
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20 tips on how to paint kitchen cabinets
Home Renovating, Kitchen, Painting

20 tips on how to paint kitchen cabinets

If you want to upgrade your kitchen without spending a lot of money, knowing how to paint kitchen cabinets is the perfect DIY solution.
11 little-known painting hacks from the experts
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11 little-known painting hacks from the experts

We asked for real-world painting pointers – and got hundreds of great tips from our Field Editors. Here are 11 of our favourites.
11 painting shortcuts that do more harm than good
Painting

11 painting shortcuts that do more harm than good

Taking shortcuts leads to a disappointing paint job that won't last very long. Here's what you should not do on your next painting project.
Painting tips professional painters don’t want you to know
Painting

Painting tips professional painters don’t want you to know

Armed with these painting tips from the pros, you can save a bundle by doing the job yourself.
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10 things you need to know before spray painting
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10 things you need to know before spray painting

Here are some key tips for success when spray painting.
Painting tips professional painters don’t want you to know
Painting

30 thrifty painting tricks

Check out these clever little painting tricks for helping out with the big jobs.
Boost Kerb Appeal With Exterior Paint
Painting

Boost Kerb Appeal With Exterior Paint

Choose the right colour scheme to boost your home’s kerb appeal
10 tips for painting edges
Painting

10 tips for painting edges

Paint around the edges of a room before you roll the walls to get a professional finish
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10 Tips For Choosing Paint Colours
Painting

10 tips for choosing paint colours

Follow these 10 strategies to get the best look for your home before you start decorating.
Handyman Readers' Top Ten Painting Tips
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Handyman Readers' Top Ten Painting Tips

Handyman readers share their most effective and ingenious DIY painting tips.
How To Paint A Geometric Feature Wall
Painting

How To Paint A Geometric Feature Wall

Use simple paint techniques to create a unique geometric feature wall.
Painting

26 faster and neater painting tricks

No matter how many times you’ve picked up a brush, this easy-to-follow guide will teach you to paint like a pro.
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Exterior Paint Ideas For Older Homes
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Exterior Paint Ideas For Older Homes

Give your home a modern makeover or traditional restoration with exterior paint ideas from the experts.
Paint Like A Pro
Painting

Paint Like A Pro

Learn how to use a paint brush, foam roller and spray gun like a professional.
Transform Interiors With Colour
Painting

Transform Interiors With Colour

Follow our expert advice on how to choose the right interior paint colours for your home.
Choose The Right White Paint
Painting

Choose The Right White Paint

Nothing says clean and fresh like a new coat of paint, but not all whites are created equal.
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Top 12 painting tips
Painting

Top 12 painting tips

Prepare the walls and protect surfaces to minimise mess and get a perfect finish.
10 Tips For A Perfect Paint Job
Painting

10 Tips For A Perfect Paint Job

Take your painting skill to the next level with these top tips
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How to paint neat edges

Get ultra-sharp lines when cutting in to guarantee a professional-quality paint job every time
How To Choose Exterior Paint Colours
Painting

How To Choose Exterior Paint Colours

Choose a colour scheme to suit the architectural style of your house
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4 Super Easy Craft Ideas

Use specialist paint to turn ordinary household items in to eye-catching decorative features
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