Jeff Baldwin
Residential Painter
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Co-authored Articles (30)
A Guide to Painting with a Roller Brush
''Painting your walls just got a whole lot easier'' If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to update the interior and exterior walls of your home, it’s time to leave the paintbrushes or spray cans in the past. Pa...
11 Ways to Get Rid of Paint Smells
Paint smell won’t go away? Here are some home remedies that will helpNowadays, plenty of paint brands are more eco-friendly and safer than ever, but that doesn’t always eliminate the nasty paint fumes that fill your ...
How to
Paint Your Carpet
Spray paint your carpet with upholstery paint for an easy upgradeInstead of spending money to replace an ugly carpet, you can paint it! Go for a classic, solid color or tap into your creativity to make funky or modern de...
How to Paint Baseboards with Carpet
Wondering how you can give your baseboards a fresh coat of paint without ruining your carpet or messing up your trim? While this might seem like an impossible task, there are a handful of tricks and tips here that will m...
How to
Remove Acrylic Paint
Whether you've spilled acrylic paint on clothing, carpet, upholstery, plastic, wood, or glass you may be able to remove it yourself if you work quickly. Removing acrylic paint involves cleaning up the excess wet paint fi...
How to
Seal Wood
If you have a piece of wood furniture that needs a finish treatment, it's a great idea to highlight its beautiful wood grain instead of painting over it. In order to do this, you will need to seal the wood so that the su...
How to
Paint a Barn Quilt
A barn quilt is a quilt block pattern painted onto a square of plywood. You don’t have to have a barn to make one – you can put your finished project anywhere you like. Barn quilts are a fun craft project to do with ...
How to
Remove Enamel Paint
Enamel paint is oil-based, so it is a bit more difficult to remove than water-based acrylics. If you've managed to get some enamel paint on your skin, fabric, or a hard object, then the key is to act fast. Try to blot or...
How to
Paint a House
Painting a house's exterior does a lot more than just make it look better. A proper paint job also protects the home by placing a preventative barrier against wind and water and other weather threats. With the time and f...
How to
Use a Wood Filler
Got a small gouge in some furniture you’d like to fix? Trying to finish that birdhouse you built from scratch but you’ve got a seam you just can’t fill? Wood filler is a great way to make small repairs and touch up...
3 Easy Ways to Waterproof Wood
Learn how to make your wooden furniture, decor, or flooring water resistant Untreated wood is susceptible to rotting, warping, or cracking. To prolong the life of your wood, treat it with a weatherproofing product that w...
How to
Remove Paint from Vinyl
With do-it-yourself paint jobs, there is the potential for drops of paint or even large spills on your vinyl flooring. The spill can be removed by proper and quick action. To remove paint from vinyl, you will first need ...
How to Safely Get Rid of Empty Paint Cans
Dispose of paint cans in a safe, eco-friendly way Finish a big painting project and now have empty paint cans? There are several options for how to dispose of them, depending on the type of paint they contained. Check yo...
How to
Paint over Gloss Paint
Painting over gloss paint isn’t difficult, but it does require a fair amount of time and special treatment to produce a clean and consistent finish. Start by lightly sanding the gloss paint and then cleaning the surfac...
How to
Dispose of Paint Thinner
Paint thinner and similar solvents can contaminate groundwater or cause a fire if thrown in the household trash. Most jurisdictions classify them as hazardous substances, and require residents to dispose of them safely a...
How to
Cover Paneling Seams
When wood paneling is hung correctly, it can give any room in your home a unique, classical look. However, the seams between panels are always visible. You might even catch a glimpse of the underlying wall color. Hiding ...
The Best Ways to Get Rid of Leftover Acrylics & Paint Water
Responsibly toss your old acrylic paint with our expert adviceWhen you’re finished with an acrylic painting project, then it’s time to clean up and get rid of the old paints. While you can’t rinse the paints or bru...
How to
Paint Pine
If your unfinished pine furniture, cabinet, or paneling looks a little lackluster, a fresh coat of paint may be just what it needs. Painting pine is a simple project you can do yourself, but before you grab a paintbrush,...
How to
Suede Paint a Wall
Using a suede finish when painting a wall can bring a soft, silky smooth look to the interior of a home. Suede painted walls give a house an elegant and sophisticated look that is simultaneously relaxed and easy on the e...
How to
Paint a Fiberglass Canoe
After years of use and storage, the paint on fiberglass canoes starts to look chalky and faded. Luckily, you can bring your fiberglass canoe back to life relatively easily with a new paint job! First, clean and sand the ...
