Paint swatches

Specialty paints


You've probably seen specialty finishes in magazines and on TV and maybe wondered how easy are they to apply. We did, too. We also wondered how well they would hold up to normal wear and tear, and how easy they would be to cover once you tired of the look. Here's what we found.
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Bath towels

Today's towels are bigger, but are they better? Our Ratings

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Interior paint

Show off your furnishings to their best advantage Our Ratings

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Organizers

Stow your stuff out of sight Our Ratings
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