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HOW TO PAINT YOUR HOUSE: Five Tips from the Pros & ...
Published on January 12th, 2023
One of the digital things I used to do to make ends meet is create all the content for a magazine called Pro...Continue Reading
Masonry & Stonework
Comparing Brick Staining and Brick Painting
Published on March 27th, 2024
Brick staining and brick painting are two popular methods for updating the look of brickwork Both techniques offer...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
Bathroom Cabinet Refinishing Tips For Beginners
Published on March 1st, 2023
Aside from the kitchen, bathrooms take a lot of hard use Given how many people use household bathrooms regularly, and...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
Q&A OF THE WEEK: Why Did My Paint Start Peeling Thr...
Updated on December 3rd, 2022
Q: When the outside of my home was painted three years ago, the painter insisted on oil-based paint instead of latex...Continue Reading
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How has that linseed oil paint you used a few years ago ...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
How has that linseed oil paint you used a few years ago held up I ran across your article from 2008 and was...Continue Reading
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Q&A of the Week: “What’s the Best Way t...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: How can I paint the rusty steel railing that goes across the front of my property I want the results to lasts, but I...Continue Reading
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Can I store paint in an unheated garage?
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Can I store paint in an unheated garage Living in the country there’s always something that needs a lick of paint We...Continue Reading
Learning & How-To
SMARTPHONE CHOOSES PAINT COLOURS: Let Your Electronics H...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
One painting contractor I know does both residential and commercial work, but he tells me he much prefers commercial...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: What’s the best paint for my...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: What's the best option for painting my concrete basement floor It has a few small cracks, but it's in pretty good...Continue Reading
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Can I paint my white vinyl windows brown? Is painting or...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Most vinyl windows are white, and the reason has largely to do with the way vinyl expands and contracts with changes in...Continue Reading
Home Exteriors
Q&A: Prep for Painting Asbestos Siding
Published on July 7th, 2016
Q: What's the best way to prepare the outside of an older building for paint The walls are covered in asbestos...Continue Reading
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Is it okay to strip lead paint with a heat gun? What oth...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
I'm stripping lead paint from a bunch of wood trim and doors, and I need some advice I've tried different chemical...Continue Reading