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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
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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
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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
Painting & Decorating
Rust-Oleum Tremclad Paint: Still My Top Choice After 45 ...
Published on April 14th, 2023
There’s one product that I can remember happily using over the last 45 years of hands-on work and it’s a paint made...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
Epoxy Floor Coating Boosts Useful Basement Living Space
Published on April 21st, 2023
Sometimes a good coat of finish can make a world of difference, and concrete basement floors are a case in point If...Continue Reading
Woodworking & Cabinetmaking
REFINISHING FURNITURE: Tips for Getting Great Results
Published on October 20th, 2023
There’s a little-known fact about the beauty of stripped and refinished woodwork, and I discovered it the hard way...Continue Reading
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PATCHING WALLS: Course Teaches All the Tricks
Updated on August 12th, 2021
There’s nothing like a new coat of interior paint to make you feel good about your home and life But there’s...Continue Reading
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What should I use to strip paint off one outside wall of...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
What should I use to strip paint off one outside wall of my house The last time I stripped before painting I used a...Continue Reading
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How to Prepare Drywall for Interior Painting
Published on February 10th, 2022
There’s nothing like a new coat of interior paint to make you feel good about your home and your life I was reminded...Continue Reading
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Picking Paint Colours Easily
Updated on July 8th, 2021
The Inspirations device is a hand-held electronic gizmo that does something I didn’t think possible Place it against...Continue Reading