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Those of us here in the East Bay are lucky (or not, depending on your view of snow) that we don't have a harsh winter. Like much of California and the southern U.S. we get a little rain, some cold but not freezing weather, and then it's back to spring [...]

Insurance, warranties, age — and skill — are deciding factors in whether or not you should paint vinyl siding We talk a lot on this site about how to DIY all sorts of interior and exterior paint projects. But for once, we're going to suggest you leave painting vinyl siding to [...]

The obvious way to ventilate a room while painting is by opening the doors and windows for natural ventilation. As we've discussed before about paint fume dissipation, you could cycle fresh air and any paint fumes or smells multiple times an hour with the windows open. Coupled with today's modern [...]

Painting an interior brick wall or brick fireplace may be the most controversial painting decisions we encounter. Most people strongly disagree on whether you should ever paint brick. Plus, once you paint brick, you can't ever restore it to its original state. Brick is a porous material and painting it [...]

Your bathroom walls are not unlike your kitchen walls. Unlike your kitchen, however, bathrooms are high-humidity environments because of hot showers. That means the best paint for bathrooms is semi-gloss paint. You want moisture-resistant paint that's easy to wipe down, won't bubble or peel under temperature stress, and expect them [...]

Unless you're using flat paint with a flat finish, or it's a small blemish in a corner, you probably can't touch up paint on walls. To get the best results, you'll need to use the leftover paint or get new, original paint that matches the wall as it is today [...]

Wallpaper removal is easier when done methodically, giving you a better surface for new paint. Grandma's floral prints were nice, and the baby's room is now home to a teenager—so perhaps now is the perfect time to start stripping wallpaper off the walls and giving it a fresh coat of [...]

Unlike blue jeans, a weathered deck is not a good look. Get your deck maintenance in order with these tests and tips Does your deck look so gray that people confuse it for the sidewalk? When it rains, does your deck hold on to water like a mulch bed? Did [...]

We talk a lot in this blog about how to do some home painting and staining projects yourself. As DIY projects go, a weekend of deck staining seems like a good project. Grab a gallon of deck stain and some brushes, and have a go at it. Unlike interior house [...]

Painting a garage door is relatively easy as DIY home paint projects go.  Pressure wash or wipe down the garage door. Pressure washing is easier (and more satisfyingly fun). Prime the entire surface with a roller and let it dry. Start painting the garage door after the primer is dry. [...]