Are there any pitfalls to look out for with mobile home flooring repairs?
We are currently renovating an older mobile home. We have the opportunity to install unfinished oak flooring throughout, but wonder whether the situation affects how we should do it. What are your ideas for finishing? I prefer a satin-type finish, […]
Continue ReadingCan I paint my white vinyl windows brown? Is painting or aluminum cladding an option?
Most vinyl windows are white, and the reason has largely to do with the way vinyl expands and contracts with changes in temperature. Light colours reduce heat build up in the window frames, eliminating the bowing, bending and cracking that […]
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Is it okay to strip lead paint with a heat gun? What other options are practical?
I’m stripping lead paint from a bunch of wood trim and doors, and I need some advice. I’ve tried different chemical strippers with no success, but have found that a heat gun works. It’s very slow, but most importantly I […]
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