There are good reasons to start your paint project on the walls, and equally good reasons to start with trim. Here are the pros and cons of both sides.

There’s no better way to freshen, brighten, personalize, or revive your home than with a fresh coat of paint. This author has seen his fair share of interior latex flung far and wide, from wall to ...

Begin by “cutting in” edges with a brush and follow up with a roller. While waiting for the ceiling to dry between coats, paint trim (baseboards, window, door trim). Paint two coats on the ceiling and ...

A: The reward of painting walls, trim or furniture is instant: Everything looks new and fresh. But then comes the cleanup. What do you do with brushes, rollers and paint trays coated with paint?

Brush paint onto narrow surfaces, edges, and smaller areas, and use a short, small-diameter roller to paint large and long surfaces such as siding and trim. Start in the Shade ...

Also paint in the evening when the trim is in the shade so it dries slower making smooth application easier. Send your questions to Here's How, 6906 Royalgreen Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45244 or visit ...

• Scrape as much paint off the roller or brush as you can. The curved part of a painter’s 5-in-1 tool works great as a squeegee for a roller, and the blade on this tool is effective on a brush.