Choose a paint with some heft and a little sheen for walls and ceilings with long-lasting good looks. Here are some getting-started tips

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Cool and soothing, or warm and spicy? Answer these questions and learn what hue is right for you

Go ahead, paint everything the same color (even the trim)

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