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Tip: Improvised touch-up paintbrush

by Bob Kelland

What's the Difference?: Wood stains

To get good finishing results, you need to understand the two main types of wood stain available and the way they perform by Rob Yagid

Five things you didn't know about paint

Stats on everything from paint sales and components to factories and labor costs by Scott Gibson

What's the Difference: Paintable caulk

Does price matter, or is a latex caulk by any other name still the same? by Rob Yagid

Proper Paint Preparation

Click before you dip. For a quality paint job, the first thing you need to do is consult our collection of tips and advice from the pros.

Why Pay More for Paint?

Because the binders, pigments, and additives that make long-lasting, durable finishes don’t come cheap by Scott Gibson

The future of paint?

Product Review: Aura paint with colorlock technology by Brian Pontolilo

Tip: User-friendly spray-can caps

by David Baker

Video: Easy-Peel Masking Tape Online Membership Required

Irritated with your immaculate paintjob suffering at the hands of a stray bit of tape? All you need is some wax. by Justin Fink

Video: Simple, Steady Support for a Paint Can Online Membership Required

Give your hands a break and support heavy paint cans from the bottom with this technique by Justin Fink

Cheap masking help

by Scott Gibson

Tip: Keeping track of paint colors

by Jack Fleming

Tip: Knockdown drying rack

by Harry Bishop

Tip: Paintbrush handle extension

by James Brooks

Tip: Paintbrush-cleaning advice

by Juris Pukinskis

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