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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I recently tried to paint our living room.  It wasn't hard except for the edges - I just couldn't get it to look good enough where the colored wall meets the white ceiling and where the wall meets the white molding.  It looks so amateurish.  Any tips?  [/quote]

If you have a decently steady hand, just use a brush with a very short handle and slanted bristles.  You can buy one at Home Depot.  I don't know why, but the short handle makes all the difference in how you control the brush.  I never need tape.

If you do prefer to use tape, two tips:  Make sure you press it down completely, especially the edges of the tape.  Any place that isn't firmly affixed will allow the paint to get in there.  Also, remove the tape as soon as your final coat is dry to the touch.  If you wait too long, you may pull up some of your paint job with the tape.

I have never had good results with an edger.  I suppose they'd be helpful if you have to use a tool on handle because a ladder won't work, i.e. near the ceiling on a staircase.

OP, I'll paint your house for you!  I've been rehabbing my 90 year old house over the last seven years, and I do excellent work, if I do say so myself.  (Actually, people who see my house say so, too.)[/quote]

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