It's time to paint the house -- or just the den. Any thrifty homeowner worth her coupon clippers at least considers wielding the brush herself. Most of the cost of having a room painted is for labor. Painting a room yourself doesn't cost much at all, and you might even be done by suppertime if you hurry. But trying to save even more by skimping on the paint you buy isn't the way to go. Pay attention to these tips, and you can save even more:

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