Q: What is the purpose of paint primers? Are they necessary when there are now self-priming paints, and are these as good as separate coats of primer and paint? Also, if I paint my bathroom white (it ...

If you’re looking for an easy home project that makes a big impact, there’s nothing quite like painting a room, kitchen cabinets, or even just a piece of furniture. When you're doing this yourself, ...

Q:In an article on restoring an Alameda Victorian, you mentioned exterior painting using three coats: a coat of primer, a second coat of one-half primer and one-half coat of finish paint, and a final ...

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