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
Home Interiors
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “How Can I Stop Knot Stains ...
Updated on May 13th, 2022
Q: "How can I stop knots from bleeding through after painting The knots are hidden at first, but eventually...Continue Reading
Autos & Machinery
Three Tricks for Driveway Autobody Work
Published on February 27th, 2024
If you’re interested in reducing the cost of owning a vehicle, then learning to do basic paint repairs and autobody...Continue Reading
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How can I remove oil-based paint from an exterior brick ...
Updated on October 29th, 2014
The challenge with any kind of masonry surface is cleaning the paint out of all those pores: I’d begin by...Continue Reading
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Maxwell’s Tips – Understanding Ventilation C...
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Understanding Ventilation Controls Q: How do I operate the four separate heating and ventilation controls in my new...Continue Reading
Siding & Insulation
ASBESTOS SIDING: Is It Safe or Dangerous?
Published on April 24th, 2024
These asbestos shingles were popular until the 1960s and they do last a long time Repainting or removal poses...Continue Reading