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Aside from sheen, another difference is durability. Semi-gloss paint is more durable than eggshell paint, and it's easier to wipe down, too. That's why semi-gloss is preferred for high-traffic or ...

When choosing a fresh coat of paint for your space, picking the perfect color can feel like the most daunting task. But once you determine the ideal shade, you also have to select a finish. The most ...

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For the everyday homeowner or renter, it's probably not in the cards to splurge on high-gloss paint for a whole room. But a little—one bucket, maybe two!—will go an extraordinary way towards perking ...

Buying a can of paint should be an easy task. But walk into any home center or paint store and you’ll quickly discover that it can be quite daunting: wall-to-wall options and multiple formulations and ...

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A solid exterior paint on a front door could increase your home’s value. Studies have found when the front door is painted the right hue, homes can fetch upward of $6,000 more in resale value. But ...

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