Especially if you are painting a light color over a dark one, or painting fresh drywall.

Get a "3/8-inch nap" for standard smooth walls. If your walls are textured, go for a thicker nap.

Unless you want to spend the day climbing up and down a ladder, this is a literal lifesaver for your back.

Buy the disposable liners; they make cleanup take five seconds instead of thirty minutes. 4. The Main Event

For immediate cleanup of the inevitable "oops" moments. 3. The Applicators

By the time Leo cracked open his first can of "Midnight Slate," he had everything at arm's reach. He finished the room in a weekend, and the only thing he had to go back to the store for was a celebratory pizza.

Most stores give these for free—don't forget to grab a few. Leo’s Pro Tip:

Before he opened the can, he bought a that snaps onto the rim. It prevents paint from filling the "well" of the can, making it much easier to seal the lid perfectly when you're done.

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