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WOOD FINISHING: Get the Most From Water Based Stains
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Click below to watch my video tutorial on waterbased wood stains I think you'll be surprised by the options, and...Continue Reading
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OUTDOOR WOOD FINISH: 28 Years Experience With One Great ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Back in 1990, I prepared my first outdoor wood finishing sample to see how a particular product actually performed in...Continue Reading
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OIL FINISHES FOR WOOD: A Beautiful & Repairable Option
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 17Oct2019: There’s something important about finishing wood that I’ve come to realize, and it’s taken a...Continue Reading
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3 Deck Staining Tips from My eCourse “Love Your De...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
Your deck is a major investment and the finish you apply is supposed to protect that investment and keep it looking...Continue Reading
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STRIPPING PAINT: Safe and Effective Methods
Updated on July 8th, 2021
UPDATED 13Jun2019: Many older homes and pieces of antique furniture have gorgeous woodwork hidden under layers of...Continue Reading
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3M Blue Painters Tape – Masking Tape That Works
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Masking walls and trim effectively on your next painting job isn’t as easy as it looks, and ordinary masking tapes...Continue Reading
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Paint Storage Pointers
Updated on October 29th, 2014
If you have a some leftover paint after a project, instead of just tossing the cans in the most convenient area, read...Continue Reading
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3 Reasons Why 3M’s Painter’s Tape is Better ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
Masking walls and trim effectively on your next painting job isn’t as easy as it looks, and ordinary masking tapes...Continue Reading
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Tips for Tape
Updated on May 17th, 2022
I’m always surprised at how many years traditional masking tape has been the only game in town I’m also thankful...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
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Not All Masking Tapes are Created Equal When it Comes to...
Updated on May 17th, 2022
If you’re gearing up to do some interior painting this winter, you might reasonably think that masking tape can help...Continue Reading
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Benefits of an HVLP Sprayer
Updated on July 8th, 2021
High Volume Low Pressure In this video, Steve Maxwell, Canada's Handiest Man, demonstrates the advantages of an HVLP...Continue Reading