About House & Home: How to Paint Like a Pro

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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor With fall officially here, it's time to think about revitalizing your home, both inside and out, with rich, deep colors that reflect your sense of style. Paint is the perfect way to do just that. How to Use a Paint Brush the Right Way This might seem pretty basic, but I didn't know that you should never scrape the brush across the edge of the can to remove excess paint or that...well, you're just going to have to read this excellent guide (with helpful pictures, too) to find out more. See More About:  tips on using a paint brush  loading a bush  applying and distributing paint from a brush 10 Essential Rules For Painting a House's Exterior I had our house painted last summer and while the company did a great job, the color was horrible (to avoid this mistake see the article below), which was my fault entirely. But it also meant that my husband and I had to repaint the entire house again, by hand. I was lucky that I came across this great article about how not to go insane when faced with this seemingly daunting task. See More About:  self priming paint  exterior house colors  exterior house preparation seal and patch No Fail Color Palettes As I already mentioned, my color palette for our house's exterior produced a shade of green that was so horrible our neighbors would stop to ask what happened , like a terrible accident had befallen it (and, I suppose, it had). But with the help of this easy-to-follow guide to no-fail palettes, our house is now picture-perfect. See More About:  color  color schemes  color in decor How to Get Your Cat to Paint a Masterpiece While you're busy painting the exterior and interior of your home, why not have Kitty create the ultimate in family decor? A painting that is unique and expresses her creative side, one that will adorn your walls for years to come. See More About:  gifts for cat owners  cat toys  cat gifts House & Home Ads Exterior House Paint Interior Painting Wall Paint Colors Paint Living Room Paint Featured Articles Where to Get a Mortgage Landscaping for Small Spaces How to Create a Dish Garden Knit a Bunny Hat for Kids Guide to Internet Home Theater 10 Surprising Uses for Vinegar   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement