Candace Osmond

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Candace Osmond is a USA TODAY Bestselling Author and Award-Winning Interior Designer. Using her years of hands-on experience, she now writes about design and DIY. She currently resides on the rocky East Coast of Canada with her family and slobbery bulldog.

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Articles by Candace Osmond

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Spraying Made Easy: How to Thin Latex Paint for a Smooth Finish

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Say Goodbye to Spray Paint Smell: What Works

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Unveiling the Cost Factor: Benjamin Moore Paint Price Analysis

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Guide to Seamless Painting - No Brush Marks

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Demystifying Paint Prices: What's the Cost of a Gallon?

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Revive Your Tool: How to Clean a Spray Gun

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Unveiling Techniques to Remove Spray Paint on Driveway

Man on lifting platform painting the house wall exterior yellow with roller

Cost Analysis: How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Two-Story House?

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Unlocking the Secret: How to Mix Paint for a Spray Gun

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Uneven Spray Paint Problems? Here's How to Fix It

Dirty shower floor drain in an old shower

Removing Your Shower Drain: Essential Steps

Car covered with black vinyl matte finish

Matte Black Car Paint: A Bold Statement for Your Car

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The Painter's Handbook: Cleaning Paint Brushes the Right Way

Before and after effect after car varnish renovation and paint correction

Breaking Down the Expense - How Much Does Paint Correction Cost?

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Do's and Don'ts When Using a Toilet Auger

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Toilet Weight: How Significant is It?

Underfloor heating with collector and radiator in the room. Concept of technology heating. The order of layers in the floor.

Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating: An In-Depth Guide

Water stream flowing out the underground tunnel into the Lybid river in Kyiv.

Beyond the Flush: Exploring Where Toilet Water Ends Up

Empty roll on toilet paper holder

Practical Steps to Remove Your Toilet Paper Holder

Classic brown and white living room interior with hardwood floor

Give Your Living Room a New Look with These Paint Ideas

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Blue Toilet Seat: Unraveling the Mystery

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Toilet Smells - Unraveling the Reasons and Remedies

Different types of toilets

Toilet Prices: A Detailed Breakdown

A white toilet bowl, seat installation and plumbing connecting toilet pan connector to the waste pipe and water supply pipe to the toilet tank in the corner of the bathroom.

Cracking the Code: How to Take Accurate Toilet Seat Measurements

Bathroom interior with white bath tub, glass door shower and toilet

Anatomy of a Shower Door — Mastering Measurements

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Understanding the Causes of Your Smelly Shower Drain

Plumber using silicone cartridge for fixing aluminum batten of shower cabin

The Right Way to Caulk a Shower: Tips and Tricks

Upscale master bath with marble sink and tub

Cleaning a Marble Shower: Expert Tips and Tricks

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The Art of Cleaning Shower Grout — A Step-by-Step Guide

View of glass door shower with tile wall and floor.

Shower Window Waterproofing: Step-by-Step Guide

Plumber using a hand auger to snake a toilet

Clearing the Hurdle: How to Snake a Toilet Like a Pro

Female Hand Screwdriver Screw Fixing Toilet Seat

How to Tighten a Toilet Seat - Practical Steps and Tips

Home construction with new white toilet in bathtub renovation house

Mastering the Art of Toilet Seat Removal

Dirty unhygienic rusty and calcified flush tank of toilet with limescale and rust stains and scum need to be cleaned and repared.

The Ultimate Guide — How to Clean Your Toilet Tank

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Flushing a Toilet Without Running Water: Step-by-Step Guide

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Solving the Puzzle: The Reason Behind Toilet Bubbling

Mounting of house rainwater filter system. Borehole drilling and

Fact or Fiction: The Need for Filters in Tankless Water Heaters

Mold fungus and rust growing in tile joints in damp poorly ventilated bathroom with high humidity, wtness, moisture and dampness problem in bath areas and shower.

Getting Rid of Shower Mold: A Comprehensive Guide

Utility Laundry room with desk and water heater

Transform Your Space: How to Hide a Water Heater

Water pipes, valves and manometers inside house, system with electric pumps and heaters. Metal pipeline of home boiler, cold and hot tubes on utility room wall. Modern pipe installation for heating

Water Heater Pricing: A Comprehensive Guide

Busy House Painter Painting the Trim And Shutters of A Home.

House Painting: Are You Prepared for the Costs?

Designer's house with entresol and spacious living room

Understanding Modern Paint Colors: A Comprehensive Guide

Lifebuoy and anchor in bedroom

Get the Beach Vibe: A Selection of Coastal Paint Colors

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The Weight of Your Water Heater — Crucial for Safe Handling

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Understanding Who Can Fix Your Water Heaters

how much electricity does a tankless water heater use

Tankless Water Heaters: Unveiling Their Electricity Consumption

Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Sep 21, 2020. A home Goodman high effi

Decoding Your Bradford White Water Heater’s Age

Sherwin-Williams Sign and Logo

Decoding Sherwin-Williams Paint Cost: Value for Money?

Interior design scene. Bookshelves and vases with brunches.

Unlock Your Inner Artist: Sponge Painting Walls for Beginners

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Effective Techniques for Removing Spray Paint from Plastic

Bathroom in Grey and Blue Colours

From Dull to Delightful: Bathroom Paint Colors That Inspire

Beautiful living room interior with white sofa, blue and beige.

Transform Your Living Room — DIY Painting Ideas

Image of a window with shudders and decorated with flower box

The Art of Home Styling: Yellow House with Red Shutters(Design Ideas)

Built in rectangular bathtub with black gooseneck faucet inside home bathroom. Hanging towel and glass window can also be seen inside the room.

Can You Paint a Bathtub? Yes, and Here's How

Charcoal sketches hanging on a concrete wall near the window in bright bedroom interior with wooden lamp and bench in front of the bed

Graphic Charcoal Paint Color: Transforming Spaces and Styles

Vintage style living room with beige color wall 3d render.The Rooms have wooden floors and light brown walls.Furnished with white and wood furniture. There are white window overlooking to outside.

Understanding the Appeal of Light Beige Walls for Your Home

Living room shabby-chic style. Bright Living room with cream sofa armchair combination. 3D render

Embracing Elegance: Shabby Chic Paint Colors

cottage vintage decoration with cement wall for retro style background with flower on window shelf

Revamp Your Space: Cottage Paint Colors Guide

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Crimson Wall Paint — A Bold Choice for Home Decor

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Revamp Your Room: Can You Really Paint Over Wallpaper?

Painter is preparing gypsum wall for painting, stairs passage.

Unlocking the Challenge: How to Paint a Stairwell

Close Up Of Man Painting Skirting Board

Bring New Life to Your Home - How to Paint Baseboards

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Mastering the Art of Painting Over Oil-Based Paint

Olive green paint wall

Enhancing Your Home with Olive Green Paint

Vintage bedroom with retro chair, blue and grey blankets, cushions, plants, white carpet and modern posters

Discovering the Perfect Bedroom Paint Colors: A Guide

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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Paint Vinyl Shutters

A man is staining wooden fence with electric sprayer

Unlock the Secrets of Fence Staining: Expert Tips and Techniques

Summer streets in the medieval Tuscan town.

Unveiling the Beauty of Tuscan Paint Colors

A carpeted floor covering and a closed door

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Paint Baseboards with Carpet

Tradesman painting a ceiling

The Ultimate Guide to Painting High Walls — Tips and Tricks

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Transform Your Door: How to Paint Without Brush Marks

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Orange Peel Drywall Texture: A DIY Approach

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Revamp Your Bathroom: Learn How to Paint Behind a Toilet

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Revamping Your Space with Glow in the Dark Paint

Man preparing to paint ceiling by masking off the wall beneath it with blue painter's tape.

Demystifying the Process: How to Tape for Flawless Painting

Colorful houses on the street

Popular Exterior House Colors: What's Trending Now?

slate blue color ideas

Mastering the Art of Slate Blue: Color Ideas

Wooden walkout deck with railings and decorated with tree.

Deck Stain Colors: A Comprehensive Guide

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Paint Disposal: A Crucial Task for Every DIY Enthusiast

Construction worker tile roofing repair

Decoding the Time It Takes to Replace a Roof

dirty, oily door of the bus garage

Garage Floor Cleaning: A Comprehensive Guide

modern kitchen with vgetables on the white worktop

Unleash Your Inner Artist: How to Paint Laminate Cabinets

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Carpet Tiles: Understanding the Installation Process

restoration of laminate with wax, restorer cover up damage to floor.

Repairing Scratched Laminate Flooring — Quick and Easy Tips

Wash the floor of the house in protective gloves. Laminate cleaning

Deep Clean Your Laminate Floors: A Comprehensive Guide

Luxury classic basement bathroom with white and beige

Adding a Bathroom to Your Basement — What's the Cost?

Roof damaged to repair.

How Often Should a Roof Be Replaced? Clearing Your Doubts

New home under construction interior PVC pipes plumbing inside a home framing with basement view

Basement Ceilings: Transforming with Soundproofing

An electrician is installing spotlights on the ceiling

Step-by-Step Guide to Changing High Ceiling Light Bulbs

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Making an Entrance: Selecting the Perfect Front Door Color

Bearded man removes black mold on the wall after leakage

Your Ultimate Guide: How to Effectively Banish Mold from Your Basement

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Outsmarting Eight-Legged Invaders: Getting Spiders Out of Your Basement

Heating and Cooling Work

Basement Ductwork: The How-To Guide for a Cleaner Look

Man measure the door size and write on paper at home

Avoid Mistakes with Our Guide: How to Measure a Door

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Getting Rid of Pigeons on Roof: A Comprehensive Guide

Electrician changing light bulb in ceiling fan indoors

Light Bulb Changes in Ceiling Fans: A Handy How-To

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Transform Your Door — A Guide to Hanging a Wreath

Empty luxury home interior with beige carpet of dining and living room.

Unlocking the Mystery of Doorway Covering Without a Door

White light under old door

Sealing the Gap: A Guide to Fixing Door and Frame Spacing

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Ceiling Light Installation — A DIY Project

Modern apartment interior

Mastering the Installation of LED Strip Lights on Ceiling

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How to Patch Ceiling Holes — A DIY Guide

Home ceiling drywall demolition popcorn ceiling texture

DIY: Popcorn Ceiling Removal Without a Mess

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Pro Tips for Locating Studs in Your Ceiling

A cracked ceiling with peeling layer due to water leak. LED light.

Popcorn Ceiling Repair: From Damage to Perfection

New white paint job on garage frame door- enamel

Transform Your Space: How to Paint a Garage Door

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Say Goodbye to Slamming Doors: Effective Strategies to Halt the Noise

Way of attaching the doorknob using exposed set-screws to secure the handle to a threaded spindle.

Fixing a Loose Doorknob: A Comprehensive Guide

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Easy Steps to Remove a Door: A Comprehensive Guide

Sliding glass door detail and rail embed in floor

Your Guide to Cleaning Sliding Door Tracks

Blond Woman painting the outside of a door blue

Unlocking the Secret — How to Paint a Fiberglass Door

Door handle and steel door painted yellow

Master the Skill - How to Paint a Metal Door

Room with plants

Plants From Your Ceiling: A Detailed How-To Guide

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Stay Warm: A DIY Guide to Garage Door Insulation

A small home decorated with two window boxes with flowers and a nice home made wreath of magnolia leaves

Enhance Your Home Decor: How to Hang a Window Box

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Transform Your Windows: A Guide to Hanging Wreaths

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The Ultimate Guide: Removing Window Blinds Without Damage

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DIY Guide: How to Paint a Window

Close up male hands make putty works. Repairing wood window for protection, warterproof

From Old to New: How to Reglaze Your Windows

Carpenter repairing window frames, home is being updated to be sold

Installing Window Trim: Essential Tips and Techniques

Interior view construction new residential home.

Door Framing 101: A Comprehensive Guide

Repairing screen storm porch door with new material

Easy Steps to Install a Screen Door: A Beginner's Guide

Luxury interior with leather armchair. Shallow DOF.

Revamp Your Space: Top Window Treatment Ideas

Close up. Bubbling laminate flooring planks damaged by water leakage.

Managing Moisture: How to Fix Swollen Wood Furniture after Water Damage

Large four pane window looking on summer backyard with pool and garden

Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Frame a Window (Interior and Exterior)

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Window Scarf Hanging: An Easy Guide for Beautiful Windows

Triple arched window with a wooden frame and white stucco on the background of the wall of light beige.

Transform Your Space: Hang Curtains on an Arched Window

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Ultimate Guide on How to Clean Blinds - Tips and Tricks

Bathroom interior of a home with polished bathtub and frosted windows. A towel hanging on a ring can be seen on the white wall of this room.

Exploring Window Frosting Techniques: A DIY Guide

Woman Cleaning Windows and Window Sills From Dust

Your Comprehensive Tutorial for Cleaning Window Sills

Home improvement handyman installing window sill

Practical Guide: How to Replace a Window Sill

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Estimating the Cost to Repaint a Bumper: A Detailed Analysis

Professional painting wheels with a spray gun

An In-Depth Look at the Cost to Paint Your Vehicle's Rims

Worker painting a car with spray gun

Understanding the Cost to Paint a Car: A Comprehensive Guide

Man painting his ceiling white

Creating a Flawless Ceiling: How to Paint Without Roller Marks

Woman painting exterior trim

Exterior House Colors: Bringing Your Home to Life

Pneumatic wrench lying on garage floor

Revamp Your Garage: Cost-Effective Flooring Solutions

Needler roller on the floor

DIY Guide: Painting Popcorn Ceilings Made Easy

Paint cans with spilling paint

Guide to Latex Paint Removal: Step-By-Step Instructions

Hand holding brush painting wall

Estimating the Time Required to Paint a Room

Woman painting a wall

Time Estimation for Room Painting - An In-Depth Analysis