By Clint C. Thomas From managing time to managing finances, here are some tips to streamline your next remodel. With the home buying market being
By Nick Lowe, Senior Product Manager, Purdy® Brushes Choosing a paint color often gets most of the attention when planning a painting project. But the
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With a track record of delivering high performance fine finishing sprayers for more than four decades, Titan today announced the next generation of Capspray HVLP
Repainting a room is one of the fastest ways to transform a space, and following the correct order truly matters. Beginning with the ceiling, then
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100 YEARS OF PURDY® PRIDE—NOW WITH 3 NEW TOOLS FOR PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS Purdy®, the #1 brand preferred by professional painters*, is celebrating a historic milestone—100
Step-by-Step Instructions and Professional Tips For 5 Home Exterior Updates that Will Make a Big Impact Nick Slavik, Professional Painter and Purdy Ambassador guides you
Timeless Hue Embraces Shift Towards Thoughtful and Enduring Spaces Dutch Boy® Paints, a leader and trusted name in the coatings industry, has announced Mapped Blue
Titan now offers the Impact X™ 120 18V, a battery-operated mobile spray system for small residential, light commercial, and fine finish applications. Optimized for low-pressure
Take a look at some smart drywall repair techniques, using site-mixed compound and a little ingenuity.
Krylon® Announces 2024 Color of the Year: Bluebird Krylon’s 2024 Color of the Year, Bluebird, is a bold reimagination of pastel blue that harmonizes modern
C2 Paint introduced its Color of the Year for 2024, C2 Thermal #752, a fluid, refreshing blue that’s simultaneously invigorating and calming. Fresh and flexible, it
The modern neutral is so versatile that the ways to describe it are, well, limitless… but, no matter what it’s called, it’s anything but yellow.
Dutch Boy® Paints Announces 2024 One-Coat Color Trend Forecast Consumers continue to re-examine their daily habits, placing an emphasis on those that enrich their lives.
Expanded collection makes it simple for DIYers to achieve professional-grade results As homeowners tackle home improvement projects and seek new ways to elevate their home
If you want a pro-quality paint job, you should work like the pros do. And professional painters know the importance of preparing a jobsite to
Long, hot summers and cold, rainy winters can give exterior wood a heavy dose of weather damage. This includes your wood deck, as well as
Two Titan ControlMax Models are now Available at Select Lowes Stores Titan® has introduced a new mobile app that pairs with Titan ControlMax® High Efficiency
Wagner® SprayTech, a market leader in advanced paint applicators and tools, announced today the FLEXiO 3550 18V, Wagners’ first cordless paint and stain sprayer. “The
Pro Tips for Extending the Life Span of Your Applicator Tools By Connie McKinney, Senior Product Manager, Purdy® There’s no better way to extend the
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The unique characteristics of wood make it suitable for a variety of exterior building applications. Without protection from sun and moisture, however, wood weathers and eventually deteriorates.
By Tom Matthews A new coat of paint is one of the most striking enhancements one can make to the curb appeal of a home.
Shorter, ergonomic handle makes it easier to create smooth, sharp lines even in tight spaces CLEVELAND– Delivering precision and control, the Purdy® brand has added three
MINNEAPOLIS – Wagner SprayTech, a market leader in advanced paint applicators and tools, announces the new PaintStick® EZ Roller®. The PaintStick EZ Roller eliminates messy
By Rob Robillard Learning how to properly clean brushes after using oil paint will improve longevity of the brush and the quality of your paint
Eliminate Brush Strokes When Painting Cabinets and Trimwork By Rob Robillard As DIYers and home improvement enthusiasts, we’ve all wondered what’s the best way to
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Whether you’re staying inside this winter to avoid cold weather or possible COVID infection, now is the ideal time to tackle DIY projects. Invest just
Do-it-yourselfers who want the brilliant finish of an oil-based paint but crave the convenience of a water-based product can have the best of both worlds
Professional painting results come from careful planning and prep work. DIY’ers should take a cue from the pros and think through every phase of the
Cabot’s popular Australian Timber Oil® is now available in a convenient aerosol spray can, protecting and beautifying outdoor furniture and other hard-to-stain wooden surfaces faster
New Water-Based Stains from Minwax Bring Out Wood’s Natural Beauty in 200+ colors Minwax, America’s number one-selling* interior wood stain, has introduced its new Wood
DIYers can find the confidence to skip the second coat this painting season Two are better than one until there’s painting to be done. For
Applying a Penetrating Stain and Sealer By Matt Weber Wood remains the top building material for exterior projects because it has a lot going for
Finishing pine is a four-step process: Sand, Seal, Stain and Topcoat.
Popular colors in 2020 are all about life … experiencing it fully, enjoying it softly and engaging in it passionately. According to national
Beyond Paint® products are unique and perfect for- Cabinets, Furniture, Countertops, Vanities, Doors, Accessories and more. What makes Beyond Paint® so different from any
Applying wood sealer to the end cuts of treated wood is more important than ever. Here’s why. Pressure treated lumber is the most widely used
If you want a pro-quality paint job, you should work like the pros do. And professional painters know the importance of preparing a jobsite to
By Lindsey Schroeder You have finally decided to tackle that painting project and you couldn’t be more excited. The living space is going to be
Staining and sealing for protection from the elements By Matt Weber The best way to protect the look and performance of outdoor wood is to
Armstrong-Clark Company announces three new colors using high quality trans-oxide pigments to its oil base wood stain product line. Black Walnut was formulated to respond
A Classic Kitchen Accessory Mounted with a French Cleat By Rob Robillard In this article I cut a 100-year-old, recycled slate chalkboard and create
Tried-and-true tips for a successful DIY painting project. Experienced painters know that professional results come from careful planning and prep work. Before you revitalize a
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Removing Wallpaper to Create a Painted Wall Surface By Larry Walton
(guest post by Lindsey Schroeder ) You have finally decided to tackle that painting project and you couldn’t be more excited. The living space is
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I am one of the decoratively challenged. I do lots of home improvements, but when it comes to determining a color scheme for those
By Tom Mathews Painting is the most common home-improvement project, and the tools and supplies to do the job are constantly evolving. Here’s a roundup
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Anyone can paint, but not everyone can paint well. Avoid these common mistakes on your next painting project. 1. Tone it down. If you’re considering
Equip your Favorite Workspace with these new tools and supplies. Gladiator Rack Shelving For storage of large, bulky items, homeowners can use the Gladiator
By Matt Weber A frank look at what you can expect.
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq. Photographs by Zoe Thomas Trim Paint with Perfection.
By Matt Weber Refinish a deck to renew the look and protect it from the elements. For decades genuine wood has remained America’s most
Q. Does thinning paint have any adverse effects on the paint? A. Most paint products are ready to go right out of the can with
By Charlie Self Don’t brush your way into a corner. Use these easy tips for choosing the right paint brush to get the finish you’re
By Larry Walton How to prepare for and spray a new paint job on an old house by using an airless sprayer.
By: Hal Jones It seems like every few years I find myself on a ladder painting a house exterior. Years ago in college I would
Tools & Materials for the Outdoor Retreat Spring will be here before we know it, making late winter an ideal time to get a head
By Monte Burch From East to West, North to South, flooding has been a major problem across much of the United States. You can’t do
By Dave Barnes 11 Keys to Successfully Stain Exotic Hardwood for Outdoor Applications
By Matt Weber Staining and Sealing to Fight Mother Nature. The natural beauty, durability and affordability of wood are what keep pressure-treated lumber at the
Today’s home, now more than ever, has become an epicenter for personal retreat. It’s a place to escape and seek revitalization and renewal – a
Here at the MyFixitUp Life headquarters, we do a lot of painting, both inside and outside the house. And doing a good job painting is
Q: We purchased a foreclosure to remodel, and most of
Q: I’m painting a steel door and want to avoid bristle marks on the paint surface. Is using a foam brush the best
Q: I had an electrician install 22 recessed remodel-style can lights in our basement ceiling. A lot of holes had to be cut for running
Q: I installed a 2-by-2-foot drywall patch into a ceiling, but it turns out the piece is too thin and has a “pushed in” look,
Q: What’s a strong finish sealer to use on outdoor furniture? A: For an exceptionally weather-protective finish, use a multi-phase process that’s commonly used
Using the newest synthetic moldings and shingles as well as tried-and-true techniques to revive an old friend.
This years design interests in soft metallics has opened up a fresh approach to decorative plasters. Lusterstone provides the technical ease and beautiful results that
Master concrete stainer, Gaye Goodman, explains the staining procedure in step-by-step detail.
By Matt Weber When the old paint wears away, it’s time to wash away the chalk and apply a new acrylic latex.
Use a masonry waterproofer to conceal stains and prevent water intrusion.
Protect and beautify your exterior wood with a quality preservative. Here’s a look at the type of products available and some tips on how to apply them.
How do I choose the most appropriate type of caulk for my next job? When you visit the lumber yard or pro-dealer, it’s easy to
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Here’s a case study of repainting one home’s interior to spruce up the décor and eliminate nicotine damage.
Using ceramic tile is an inexpensive and quick way to update your kitchen counter tops.
Nothing sets the décor of a room like wallpaper, or the more correct term, wallcovering. Wallcovering is available in a myriad of colors, patterns, and
“Antiquing” is a special cabinet or furniture finishing technique that can enhance the look of a bland surface by artificially aging the wood. The
After buying a house, it’s common for new homeowners to update the interior with a fresh coat of paint. Color and décor help give the
“To line with boards or paneling,” is how Mr. Webster describes wainscot. Doesn’t sound very exciting, does it? Wainscot, however, can add excitement and set
By Dave Barnes Unlock the secrets the pros use to create a beautiful, long-lasting finish by doing it right the first time.
The experts at the Vinyl Siding Institute offer detailed installation guidelines.
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Priming a surface before applying paint ensures a truer paint color and reduces the number of top coats.
Extreme How-To recently published an article featuring Tando Composites Beach House Shake Atlantica being installed at the Dartmouth, Massachusetts Fire Station. Beach House Shake was a part of the exterior renovations that were done as part of an overall expansion and updates. You can read the article here. Beach House Shake, the authentic composite shingle, […]
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