TIPS & TRICKS
Here's the problem I noticed with How-To videos
Over the years, I’ve noticed something interesting about how-to videos — especially in the painting and trades world.
Back in 2012, I created a video series showing how a professional paints a room from start to finish. My goal was simple: to help homeowners who wanted to tackle a project themselves by sharing a few practical tips and tricks from a professional’s perspective.
But as time went on, I started noticing more and more comments arguing about “the right way” to do things.
“This is wrong.”
“That’s not how a real pro does it.”
“You should always do it this way.”
 And it made me realize something important…
There Is No Single “Correct” Way
In reality, there isn’t just one right way to paint — or to do anything in the trades (or even in life)
How work gets done depends on many factors:
- Where you live
- The tools and products available
- Client expectations
- Budget and economy
- Personal experience
- Work environmentÂ
A painter in one part of the world may work very diff...
Author
REMI BOUDREAU
Licensed Painter & Color Consultant
RĂ©mi Boudreau is a Red Seal Painter & Decorator and winner of multiple awards in his field. He is a strong believer in the Power of Color and has been on a mission to improve the painting industry for nearly 20 years. His weekly educational videos are watched by more than 4000 people every single day. Remi is the owner of Expressions Painting and founder of Expressions Painting University - an online school for PAINTERS, CONTRACTORS & CONSULTANTS with students in over 20 different countries. Remi lives in Moncton, NB (Canada) with his wife and three kids.