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Paintbrush Tips

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November 20, 2023

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Cleaning brushes is one of the most dreaded aspects of painting, but you can simplify the process. Here are a couple of ideas.

Drill holes through the handles of the brushes and support them over the cleaning container with a straight piece of coat hanger wire.
Drive a small screw into the handle of the brush so you can hang the brush on the edge of the cleaning container.

Watch the video above to find out more.

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Joe Truini

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Joe Truini is a contractor, author, and the host of “Simple Solutions” on Today’s Homeowner TV and the weekly Today’s Homeowner radio show. He has worked on both large commercial projects and residential remodeling, and has written for national publications such as This Old House and Popular Mechanics. He has also written eight books, including three best-selling shed-building books. Joe lives in Connecticut with his family and enjoys hiking, traveling, and baseball in his spare time.

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