Flip sticky tape for easier paint masking.

A long strip of masking tape makes a great lint remover for your paint-roller covers.

A way to keep latex paint on the roller cover and in the tray fresh for several days.

Once painted with this technique, a house’s unsightly dings are a thing of the past.

An easy way to save trips up and down the ladder.

A common job site tool can help to temporarily store a paintbrush in wet paint.

A device that makes painting the grooves of reverse board-and-batten siding less tricky.

Shellac and masking tape work together to preserve super-sharp edges.

A careful masking tape placement can help when painting near carpet.

Wax paper can save clean edges from a shaky hand.

Give your arm a break with this easy tip.

Save yourself time and make a tedious task easier.

How to improvise without a store-bought paint shield.

Cleaning your paint roller doesn't have to be quite so tedious.

An innovative, multi-functional caddy that can make any paint job more efficient.

A simple milk jug helps in more ways than one.

A drying solution that preserves crucial floor space.

Another variation of a paint caddy that saves time and increases efficiency.

Even the steadiest of hands spews some paint. Here's how to clean it up.

Label to eliminate the guessing game.

Skip the ladder for this simple extension.

Shorten the process by protecting your windows.

A clean edge without a master's hand.

This handy rig will save you cleanup time and effort.

A simple way to paint the door edges and faces simultaneously.

Easy access to both sides of a door simplifies the painting process.

This homemade strainer weeds out any debris.

A milk jug is transformed into a multi-use paint tool.

Balusters deserve adequate attention.

A cleanup shield and razor scraper ensure a clean 1/16-in layer of paint.

An easy, DIY solution.

Paintbrush/roller spinners prove to be the perfect fit.

An overwhelming amount of doors doesn't necessarily mean an overwhelming amount of time.

An innovative way to deal with those tricky balusters.

Simplify the painting process with these paintbrush hacks.