7 Tricks to Painting Like a Pro

Frank Fontana's Painting 101

Why are some people hesitant to tackle a home painting job? What typically steers people away from DIY painting are these two things:

• The fear of making a mess
• The fact that it takes time and patience to paint well

With a little planning and a few tricks of the trade that I've picked up over the years, you can cast your fears aside and give your walls a coat of fresh and flawless paint.