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How to paint in different weather conditions
Rain or shine, there are ways to ensure you can still get the job done! Tips for painting in a range of weather

How to prep and stain a deck
First impressions count. A nicely stained deck will make a huge difference to how your outdoor space looks

How to pick the right white
Useful tools to assist you in selecting the right shade of white paint for your environment

How to store your paint
Resene paint expert Jay Sharples shares his advice on the best ways to store your paint

Restoring outdoor furniture
By staining or painting your old timber tables and chairs, you can ensure they last the distance and look great

How to spring clean your house exterior
Patrick Katoa shares his picks for spring cleaning your house exterior.

How to paint a house exterior
A freshly-painted weatherboards can instantly boost a property's street-appeal

Must-have safety gear
Jay Sharples shares his advice on the must-have safety gear you’ll need when tackling your DIY paint projects

How to pick a paint colour
The many useful tools Resene has on offer to assist you in selecting a paint colour for your space or project

How to work best with your painter
Johnny Warwick from Profile Painters shares how to get the most out of your relationship with your painter

The importance of a cup of tea
Murdo Shaw shares the importance of reading the product labels before beginning your DIY project

How to pick your paint finish
Jay Sharples explains the differences between various paint finishes

Top tips for wallpapering
Ingel Janssen shares his top tips for mastering the DIY job of hanging paste-the-wall wallpaper

How to pick an exterior paint colour
Amy Watkins shares her tips for how to choose an exterior paint colour

How to team paint and wallpaper
Amy Watkins shares her recommendations for pairing wallpaper and paint together within an environment

How to paint and stain roughsawn timber
Jay Sharples shares his advice on how to paint or stain rough sawn timber

How to paint sunny spaces
Amy Watkins shares her tips for painting sun-drenched spaces

How to use primers
Jay Sharples talks you through the intricacies of primers and undercoats

How much paint will you need
Jay Sharples explains the handy formula he uses to figure out how much paint he’ll need for a project

Jobs to tackle in winter
Resene Paint Expert Jay Sharples talk us through jobs to do in winter