If your car is starting to show its age, one way to breathe a little cosmetic life into it is to give it a new paint job. At the same time, a good paint job can cost thousands of dollars. Over at Instructables however, a full-vehicle paint job only has to set you back about $US75. More »
If you can’t find the exact colour of spray paint you need, or want to use up an almost-empty can of paint, you can make a DIY spray paint can from a soft-drink bottle, a bicycle inner tube and the spray mechanism from a used spray-paint can. You’ll also need a few basic tools like a drill, hacksaw and a bicycle pump. More »
If you’ve ever had to paint in narrow quarters, you know it can be difficult to get a paintbrush in between a wall that needs paint and furniture or another appliance that can’t be moved. For example, painting the wall around or behind a toilet without removing the entire thing can be a pain. The folks at Apartment Therapy have a fix: plastic wrap. More »
We’re using Renovation Week to kick off our new Reno 101 column, a weekly look at tips and tricks for better DIY practice. And we’re kicking off Reno 101 with a look at one of the most common tasks: painting. More »
For the final installment of Digital Painting 101, concept artist Matt Kohr showcases each of the previously explained techniques in an illustration demo. The speed of this video is different than the previous four installments: It’s a time lapse covering more ground. More »
