CALLER:  Give a good tip on being careful choosing three shades of the same color after painting his home interior.   Had his home exterior painted by a professional company.  Noticed on the second story stucco high up, the old color in the creases of the stucco still appears and its extensive.  Is that something to be concerned about?

Discussion of proper opening of a paint can.  Use the paint key, not a screwdriver.  A product recommendation Pour N Store Paint Can Lid

Importance of not rushing a paint project.  Proper preparation, brush strokes, paint rolling patterns.

CALLER:  Joe from Mesa is a 40 year professional painter with some tips of his own.  For opening paint cans, he uses a 5 And 1 tool.  In closing the can, the point end is used to poke small holes inside the ridge to let the paint drain.  And a pouring trick too!

Discussion of properly mixing the paint before you apply it.  Plus a brush tip after you dip into the paint.  Tap it on the interior side of the can/bucket.  Not wipe off the side.  Movement of the brush is key.

CALLER:  (not aired)  Has saltillo tile and looking for lighter color paint suggestions for the room.

Romey's painting sorta nightmare :).

Takeaways on painting tips.  Storing the paint can using plastic wrap, rubber mallot and store upside down.  Using plastic wrap on brushes and rollers when not in use.

Another painting tool suggestion:  Handy Paint Pal