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A Panelized Home: Beginning the Finish
Throughout this project one recurring theme constantly re-emerges—hire the right people and take the time to do it right. |
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Brush Technique
Good brush technique is important to insure a neat, clean paint job. Hold the brush with your thumb on one side and your ... |
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Cleaning Solvent
Use the right solvent to clean up paint equipment. Check the paint can label. Generally use a mild detergent solution for ... |
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Deck Maintenance: Sealing and Staining
To ensure a safe deck with a long life, you need to properly maintain it. Sealing or staining the deck protects it from ... |
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Deck Staining
When staining your deck, be careful not to apply too much of the stain. You don't want to get surface film on the wood when ... |
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Faux Grain Door Finish
Behind the Scenes - Executive Mansion |
 
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Finishing a Wood Floor
Howard Brickman has begun sanding the old growth Eastern white pine floor in the bedroom. Like the sunroom, the fine quality ... |
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Modular Home Front Porch
Bob Vila takes a quick look at the sustainable mahogany front porch and deck. The decking, secured by stainless steel ... |
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Paint Can Storage
When you're finished with your painting project, think ahead to next time. Before storing paint cans, slip a rubber band ... |
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Paint Clean-Ups
Use the right solvent to clean up paint equipment. Check the paint can label. Use soapy water for water-based paints, mineral ... |
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Painting the Victorian's Exterior
Bob checks out painter Mike Suarez spraying water-based stain on the exterior. In a counter intuitive approach Mike starts out ... |
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Painting Tools
Before starting your next paint job, have your tools ready. For the prep, you'll need putty, a putty knife, sandpaper, masking ... |
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Protective Floor Coverings
Even the simplest home improvement projects can be messy. Be sure to protect your floors while you work. There's a variety of ... |
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Protective Trim Coverings
Taking the time to protect woodwork while you paint or work around it will save you time and money. Trim protection tape comes ... |
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Refinishing vs. Stripping
If you’re thinking of refinishing your project, take a close look at it first. Antiques (or potential antiques) deserve ... |
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Removing Stains
Removing the dark stains that can get onto your hands from working with walnut and other dark woods can be easy. Just pour a ... |
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Routine Deck Maintenance
Whether you simply wash off mold or re-stain every two years, proper deck maintenance ensures a new-looking, durable outdoor ... |
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Staining Cedar Shingles
To protect new shingles, apply a penetrating stain. Stain soaks in and protects the wood from the weather, and won't crack, ... |
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Staining the Interior
Bob and painting contractor Milo Moran roll solid stain inside the boat barn on the yellow pine plywood walls. While stain is ... |
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The Finishing Touches of Interior Design
Inside, the finishing touches in interior design have come together for an original, romantic, and very functional effect ... |
