Exterior house paint is now less toxic and less harmful to the environment than it was. It is also easier to apply. But for paint to live up to manufacturers` claims for durability and long life, ...

A coat of paint won’t fill or hide cracks, chips and other surface defects in the wood, and it won’t smooth an existing rough ...

Repainting an existing surface can be a fairly intuitive process — if you know what you are doing. If you don’t have a lot of experience repainting or re-staining wood, our tips for prepping existing ...

You’re in the midst of a home renovation when it clicks: the floors just don’t go with the vibe you’re trying to create. It’s likely you’ll ponder getting in new tiles, wood, or laminate – but this ...

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