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Oiling Exterior Wood Easily and Effectively
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Aging outdoor wood can be dangerous stuff Although it survives the elements just fine without any kind of finish, the...Continue Reading
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DETAIL SANDERS: Tips for Using This Key Tool for Outdoor...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Detail sanders are tools that help a lot with wood refinishing work, and there's really nothing else like them on the...Continue Reading
Basements, Foundations & Attics
How can I stop condensation from developing on the ceili...
Updated on January 17th, 2016
How can I stop condensation from developing on the ceiling of my basement cold room during winter There’s a vent on...Continue Reading
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Updated on July 8th, 2021
VIDEOS UP THIS TIME: See a unique finish 6 months after application Watch a liberty horse-work clinic on...Continue Reading
Hand Tools
Q&A of the Week: How to Revive Old Hardware
Updated on August 12th, 2021
PUBLISHED 3Jul2020 + video below Q: What’s the best way to clean rust and dirt off of an old door lock It’s seized...Continue Reading
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BETTER SANDPAPER: Why I Like 3M Pro-Grade Abrasives
Updated on January 2nd, 2021
Not all sandpapers are created equal, and I’ve had more than the usual opportunities to see this fact first-hand...Continue Reading
Home Interiors
Three Tips for Building Steel Pipe Light Fixtures
Updated on August 12th, 2021
PUBLISHED 18Sep2020 + video below: Ever since I can remember, modern, store-bought light fixtures have disappointed me...Continue Reading
Home Building & Additions
Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Finish Cedar Sidew...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: What are the pros and cons of leaving cedar sidewall shingles unfinished We’re planning to cover the...Continue Reading
Finishing
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Published on February 2nd, 2024
You're probably not a professional wood finisher, but if you're interested in finishing wood well, you need to know...Continue Reading
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PINE CHEST RESTORATION: 3 of 4
Updated on July 8th, 2021
This is the third of four videos on restoring a pine chest with milk paint and antique hardware Click below to watch...Continue Reading
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PINE CHEST RESTORATION 4 of 4: See the Finished Project
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Click below to see the completed pine chest All structural issues are repaired, a distressed milk paint finish has been...Continue Reading
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EPISODE#26: LIFE @ Bailey Line Road
Updated on August 12th, 2021
VIDEOS UP THIS TIME: PINE CHEST FINALE: See the complete refurbishing job and learn about antique hardware...Continue Reading