When it comes to painting, everyone wants that smooth, flawless finish. To avoid the dreaded brush stroke jungle and patchy nightmares, one of the best-kept secrets is thinning your latex paint to just the right … Read more
Poorly maintained hardwood staircases (particularly the risers) can say a million words about how much you care about your property. The stair risers are the visible vertical part of the step while the tread is … Read more
Wood is an exemplary household material known for its rich history and elegance. However, in order to make it appear its best (after staining or painting), you should condition and refinish it on regular basis. … Read more
If you have chalkboard paint (also called blackboard paint) you want to remove from your walls, different methods can make that simple. Depending on the painted surface, you can either use a heat gun to … Read more
Like you have primers specifically for wood, metal, concrete, and other surfaces. There are also primers designed for the auto industry that can be used for prepping vehicles before you paint. The question here is … Read more
If you’ve ever tried screwing into regular wood filler and watched it crumble like a stale cookie, you’re not alone. Because not all wood fillers are created equal, if you’re planning to drill and twist … Read more
Avid smokers know how poorly nicotine stains the skin and teeth. Even worse, it does the same with the walls and ceilings of the houses, which allow smoking. If you have been smoking in your … Read more
If you have excess house paint that you want to throw away after painting – it can be difficult to dispose of with your waste management company. This is because paint creates a huge mess … Read more
The pool coping is the horizontal capstone that sits at the top edge of the pool. Sometimes also called the top rail (which denotes its location), it is designed attractively with an outward slant to … Read more
Staining is essential when it comes to outdoor wooden items—whether it’s your trusty picnic table, a charming wooden fence, or your beloved deck where you plan to spend summer evenings pretending you’re on vacation. Not … Read more