Paint
Even the most simple home improvement projects will require you to think about paint. You might need to find out how to paint your house (including the exterior walls, windows and doors), or perhaps you are only painting a room and don't know where to start.
We are on hand to help. Not just with a selection of step-by-step guides, but we will also equip you with plenty of inspiration as we explain how to choose the right colours for every room and then assist you in picking the right paint type and paintbrushes or rollers for the job.
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How to remove paint from wood – with or without chemicals, or vinegar
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The old DIY items to throw away right now - and the ones you can recycle and reuse
You don't want old DIY tools and paintbrushes ruining your next project
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Painting windows: 10-steps to upgrade timber and uPVC frames like a pro
See how to paint windows properly with our how-to video and 10-step guide to painting timber and uPVC frames too.
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Can you use old, opened paint? Experts weigh in ...
While we don't want to create unnecessary waste, we really don't want to have to start our DIY job all over again
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This DIY ombré textured wall paint is better than wallpaper
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