HowTo – Reclaiming Old Furniture with a Distressed Black Lacquer Finish
Black lacquer finishes on contemporary furniture designs never really seem to go out of style and the reason for this is that many of the design features harken back to centuries old Japanese styles...
View ArticleHowTo – Preparing your Cabinets for Paint
Painting your kitchen cabinets can give your kitchen a brand new look. Painting your old cabinets can lower the cost of a kitchen remodel or cover the repairs of damaged cabinets. You have a few...
View ArticleHowTo – Change the look of your Bedroom for Under $500
Bedrooms are one of the most utilized places in our homes. Along with giving us a place to sleep many of us now have computers for school or business and televisions for entertainment. Whether you are...
View ArticleHowto – Will using Primer when Painting your home help you save money?
Everyone is budget conscious and when it comes to deciding if you should spruce up your home it is no different. For most people painting interior rooms is high on their list of projects but for first...
View ArticleHowTo – What is the Best Deck Stain?
Every few years we have to take a weekend and stain the wood on our deck to protect it from the elements. If it has been a few years since your last refinishing then your trip to the local supply store...
View ArticleHowTo – Protecting your Projects with Gel Topcoat Satin Polyurethane
Over the past many years Manufacturers continue to expand their product lines to offer solutions for the hobbyist and professional. The product that we are looking at today is Gel formulated...
View ArticleHow To 10 Big Decorating Mistakes we all make
Decorating your home is really not much more than organizing what you have and making purchases that best fit your home. Many people will hire a contractor to design a look for their home or maybe they...
View ArticleHow To Paint Concrete Surfaces in and around your Home
Although Concrete is acceptable without a surface coating there are many times that you can benefit from applying paint or other coatings to increase its performance and appearance. In basements you...
View ArticleHow To – Adding A Chalk Board Wall To Your Childs Room
If your children love to draw or maybe if you are a home schooler you might want to add a chalkboard to one of the walls in your home. I would suggest doing this only after you have taught them…Read...
View ArticleHow To Fix A Hole In Your Ceiling Drywall
This guy is asking me about how to repair a hole in his drywall ceiling. It seems that he was up in the attic trying to fix some electrical problems and lost his balance and put his foot through...
View ArticleHow To Tips And Tasks To Improve The Look Of Your Home On A Budget
Whether you are thinking of selling your home or you just want an updated feel it doesn’t have to cost you a lot of money to get a quick payback by completing some basic projects that are easy to...
View ArticleHow To Know When A Problem Is Just Your Home Settling Or Something To Worry...
I was talking with this guy that purchased a new home about 6 months ago and since it is new he is having a lot of punch item work that needs to be taken care of. Some of the things…Read more →
View ArticleHow To Fix a Window Trim Piece
One of our friends is having a problem… it seems that the molding around their window has been deteriorated for many years and finally it gave away and their blind has fallen off. The problem is...
View ArticleHow To Remove White Blush Marks From Furniture Finishes
A friend of ours says that they used their living room table to do some ironing and after they were done they found the finish on the table was white. They ask how do they repair this and will it…Read...
View ArticleHow To Painting Rooms Without Removing Moldings
One of our friends is purchasing a new home and they want to give it a fresh paint job in a few of the rooms before they move in. The problem they are having is deciding if it is better…Read more →
View ArticleHow To choose between Deck Stain and Waterproof Sealer
Every deck is a bit different and depending on the area of the country the type of wood used in its manufacture can vary a lot too. For most of the country a pressure treated wood deck made of a…Read...
View ArticleHow To Pick Between Gloss, Eggshell And Matte Surfaces For Durability
One of our friends asks about the durability of paint and surface coatings and what topcoat is best for durability. This is a situation that most of us go through when we are considering repainting our...
View ArticleHow To Paint Your Car With Canned Spray Paint
A lot of people are talking about how you can paint your car or large sections of your vehicle with Spray Paint vs commercial grade paint that requires mixing and a professional gun and compressor so...
View ArticleHow To Quick Guide For Staining Decks
If you have a wood deck then it is important that you maintain its finish and keep it clean between stainings to extend the life of the materials and reduce costly repairs. Eventually you will need to...
View ArticleHow To Remove Lead Paint From A 1930’s Home
A friend is asking about a 1930’s home they are purchasing that has been found to have lead paint on the interior and exterior of the home. They are concerned because they have children and his wife is...
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