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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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Applying Caulk
Applying caulk can get messy. Here's how to ensure a smooth, clean finished appearance:
- Choose the right caulk for your ... |
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Buying Paint
Most exterior paints will cover about 400 square feet per gallon for one coat. But adjust for waste factors like the type of ... |
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Child Lead Check
To reduce your child's exposure to lead, get your child checked, have your home tested (especially if your home has paint in ... |
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Clean As You Go
When painting, keep a damp rag handy to clean up as you go. It's much easier to clean paint that is still wet. |
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Cleaning and Repainting Wood Siding
Before repainting exterior wood, be sure to properly prepare the surface. Taking a shortcut at this step is the fastest road ... |
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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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Color Cues
Color does more than beautify. It affects our moods and energy levels, influences our sense of temperature, and alters our ... |
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Cover Up
Though it may seem like common sense to some people, one of the easiest ways to cover your furniture (if you have to keep it ... |
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Cut the Rug
If you plan to replace your floor covering and throw out the old rug you may decide to leave it down as long as it doesn't ... |
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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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Door Sealing
Make sure to seal the top and bottom edges of all doors with a finish coat of paint or sealer to prevent moisture infiltration. |
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Encapsulating Lead-Based Paint
Lead-based paint is a serious health risk in older homes. Today, new products are available that may save the time and expense ... |
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Estimating Paint Coverage
Learn to estimate the amount of paint needed to complete a job so that you won’t run out of paint before your project is finished. |
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Exterior Painting: Before You Begin
To get a better-looking, longer-lasting paint job, take a good look at the surface you plan to paint before you start your ... |
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Faux Finishing Painting Techniques
Faux finish painting, or using techniques and materials on one surface to imitate or suggest another surface, has been around ... |
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Faux Painting Finish: Bagging
Bagging can lend a fun new look to your walls. |
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Feathered Borders
Feathering is a term which means using a brush to paint around borders and corners. When used well this technique will produce ... |
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Filling the Tray
When painting with a roller, don't fill the tray more than one-third full. Also, load the entire roller with paint by rolling ... |
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Fixing Door Dents
If you have dents in the metal-clad doors in your home, one answer is to use auto-body fillers to make the fix. Either the ... |
