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Women with ponytail and teal top using a mini roller to paint edge of wardrobe door white

How to paint wardrobe doors to give a fresh look to your bedroom

By Steve Jenkins published

Get expert advice on the paint, tools and techniques you’ll need to know to paint tired wardrobe doors

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Close up of hands massaging and cleaning bristles of paintbrush with water

Fed up of gloss paintbrushes feeling stiff and sticky? Follow this simple guide to cleaning them and they'll feel like new

By Steve Jenkins last updated

Need to know how to clean gloss paintbrushes? Here we give you the lowdown how to clean water-based and oil-based paints to keep your brushes in top condition

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Pot of white paint on wooden floor next to white skirting board and green wall

Smart DIY tips for painting skirting boards to get a smooth, dust-free finish

By Steve Jenkins last updated

Need to know how to paint skirting boards to keep your home looking it's best? This handy step-by-step guide has got you covered

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Man applying wallpaper paste to lining paper on pasting table with wooden wallpaper paste brush

How to hang lining paper for a perfect wallpaper finish

By Steve Jenkins last updated

Need to know how to hang lining paper? Here we show you the steps you need to follow to get your walls ready for wallpapering and painting

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A front garden fence discoloured with green algae growing on the wooden slats

Is painting over green algae on a fence ok? Experts weigh in on whether attempting this is a good idea

By Teresa Conway published

Whilst technically possible, painting over green algae on a fence without taking other necessary steps may not fix the problem

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A pressure washer cleaning a wooden fence with a grassy lawn in front

How to clean a fence before painting — including the best methods for removing green algae

By Teresa Conway published

Cleaning a fence before applying a coat of paint or wood stain is an essential task for maintaining its look and lifespan

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Contemporary dark blue shaker style kitchen with white worktop and metro tiles

Learn how to paint laminate kitchen cupboards to give them a fresh new contemporary look and finish

By Steve Jenkins published

Here the experts tell you how to paint laminate kitchen cupboards to get a tough durable finish that will last as long as your kitchen

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A tub of anti condensation paint in white colour open with a paint roller and mould cleaning products

I tried this anti-condensation paint to tackle the black mould problem in my bathroom and this was the result

By Teresa Conway published

But first I grilled a leading industry expert on damp-proofing and waterproofing paint products for half an hour on how exactly it works

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living room with white walls and ceiling, a pink painted wall and blue velvet sofa

I’ve renovated three homes and this is the best white paint you can buy

By Laura Crombie published

Homes journalist Laura Crombie is renovating her third home and says there’s only one white paint worth buying

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Tin of stain and paintbrush on bare wooden floor

Stain vs varnish: Which one should you use?

By Steve Jenkins published

Stain vs varnish is a question you need to be asking if you are looking to treat wood floors and furniture. Here we help you decide what is best for your needs

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