If you are looking for a way to reduce the odors in your home, the best place to start is with a new coat of paint. Odors, particularly from smoking or frying foods, over time can seep into the walls of your home and cause an awful smell to stay present in your home. Homeowners can start the process of eliminating odors in their home by choosing a primer that eliminates stains and odors, such as Kilz. Kilz can be purchased at most home improvement stores and when used in your home, will make it smell as if it were finished just yesterday. There are other major paint manufacturers that claim to do the same as Kilz, but the outcome isn’t the same. Kilz is also beneficial for those wishing to not only eliminate odors, but mask stains caused by the activities listed above. Frying food and smoking in your home can turn the walls yellow or brown, but Kilz can help to get rid of that as well. Kilz may leave a strong odor while painting, so proper ventilation is recommended. Depending on how strong the odor or the stains are, you may also need more than one coat of paint on the walls. Kilz is an excellent choice for eliminating odors, but also works just as well for eliminating embarrassing stains that are evident on your home’s walls.