This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a small financial compensation if you make a purchase using this link We have had to do a ton of painting in our basement over the last several weeks. We used about 13 gallons of paint, including primer, wall and ceiling paint, and trim. We had 3 rooms, a hallway, and a mudroom to paint, including the ceilings! So, I needed all the help I could get with making the process quicker and easier. Today I am sharing my secret tool that helped me paint my walls the quick and easy way! I was excited to have the opportunity to try out this paint stick from HomeRight. It saved me so much time and energy with all of the features! Using a HomeRight EZ Twist Paint Stick It is easy to assemble. You simply attach the roller head to the stick and slide on the roller cover. You fill the paint stick directly from the paint can or bucket using the clip on fill tube, so there is no need for a tray and reloading the roller every few seconds. (This even works on a 5 gallon bucket...trust me, I know!) The handle holds up to 18 oz of paint. I only had to reload a couple of times when painting the mudroom. The pole extends to reach up to 9' feet so no need to climb a ladder or use stool. It includes a roller guard which helps keep paint from splattering everywhere. (Yes, I realize there is paint all over the floor, but it is not from this. I am messy with pouring into the small painter cups we use for cutting in and for trim.) It comes apart for easy cleanup. This tool is a life changer, especially when you have a ton of painting to do. My only complaint about this product is that it is a little heavier than a traditional paint stick, so I frequently was shifting it between arms, but that is a small tradeoff for the time it saved me and the lack of messy cleanup! Tips on Painting Walls the Quick and Easy Way Supplies: (click the links below for more info) HomeRight EZ Twist Paint Stick Small roller 2 1/2" paint brush Paint tray Painters tape Clean rags Dropcloth Use painters tape around the ceiling, doors, windows, and baseboards. Put down a dropcloth where you will be working. Since I painted before we laid the flooring, I did not have to worry about getting paint on the floors. Cut in around the trim first using a small, angled brush. (I realize I painted first, then cut in, which works fine as long as you use a small roller to blend the brush strokes). Upon doing some research, paint experts suggest using a small paintbrush to cut in before rolling the rest of the area, which my hubby did in the main room. Keep a damp rag nearby to easily wipe up spills or "oopsies" on areas you did not mean to paint. (For me, this usually means where I hit the ceiling) Remove the painters tape before the paint is completely dry. I made a short time lapse video showing how easy it is to paint a small room in less than 30 minutes! Let me know your favorite painting tips and supplies below, so I can learn from you! Pin Me For Later! Disclosure: The product used in the post was provided to me, but all thoughts are 100% my own.