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Painting Tips from the Wall Wizard

Not sure how to choose a color, prepare a room, or clean a paintbrush? Learn some practical and unusual tips from Brian Santos, the nation's favorite painting expert.

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Tips for Painting Novices

Q. What are three things a novice should know about painting?
Brian Santos: You might be surprised at the answer! Most of us might guess buying enough paint, priming, or prepping the walls. What do you think?

Expert Tips for Novice Painters



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