Not even the best technique will work with poor-quality painting tools. Don't waste your money on those all-in-one throwaway ...

To clean your paint rollers, follow Massar’s step-by-step technique: Remove the roller from the roller case. Using latex gloves or plastic bag, squeeze the excess paint back into the can.

He shows us how to prime a wall and the specific pattern he uses to paint quickly and cleanly. He primes, then paints the perimeter of the wall first. Then he creates a V shape with the roller ...