Cover your door knobs, hinges and other hardware with petroleum jelly before painting. It is an easy way to insure they don't get covered in paint. All you have to do when you are finished painting is use a soft cotton cloth to wipe the petroleum jelly from the surfaces of the hardware.
A well known rule for doing any kind of construction, repair, or renovation work is to measure twice and cut once. This age old saying still holds up today in every circumstance. Following this rule will allow you to avoid costly and time consuming mistakes associated with projects by using less materials and saving time and effort on labor.
Look to your kitchen when you want to get an idea of where to begin home improvements and updates. Washing your walls to remove grease stains is important before you apply any new paint in the kitchen. The grease stains, and often paint, will be removed. Apply tan hues to the kitchen, and the transformation will amaze you.