Paint removal and finish removal products come in many different types and with different active ingredients. Read the labels of those paint removers and paint solvents you are considering!
Paint removal and finish removal products come in many different types and with different active ingredients. Read the labels of those paint removers and paint solvents you are considering!
Exterior paint can last longer with proper prep, primer and good, quality paint. Exterior house paint that lasts requires proper prep of the surface. Exterior painting must begin with the proper cleaning of your home. And that does not refer to pressure washing!
Power tools can cause hearing loss. Hearing protection, such as ear plugs and ear muffs, when used properly can cut down noise levels by 15 decibels. Save your hearing now!
Pocket doors eliminate many new housing problems. They supply nearly 10 square feet of floor space that a regular door will take up. Pocket doors will not hide pictures or need baseboard door stops. Pocket door hardware must be of the highest quality in order to operate smoothly. Door style and design for pocket door frames is nearly unlimited.
Fire safes and burglar proof safes are two ways to keep personal possessions free from damage and theft. Read about what type of safe best suits your needs.
Let's say something goes wrong at your house some time after the contractor packs his tools and leaves. You ask him to fix the defective work and he balks. Just call his insurance agent and file a claim. Wait, you did get a copy of his Certificate of Insurance, right?
Closets contain a lot of wasted space. Cleaning out my closet was a good move. Installing storage systems to hold my possessions was a better idea. Closet organizers made with wire racks come pre-finished for quick installation.
There are dozens of glues, adhesives and epoxies on the shelf today. All of these items have their purpose and it is best to check and see if the glue you need is the right one for your project. Newer urethane glues will bond many, many things together.
Decorative metal ceilings are back! Your choices of style, pattern and metal are many. Metal ceilings are affordable and easier than ever to install.
Exterior painting results will last a long time with proper cleaning and a good primer. Apply exterior paint after proper "home work" on the surface. Before you paint, house washing by hand is advised and pressure washing is not.
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