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5 Home Improvement Products to Avoid
By Philip Schmidt | Post date: 02.15.2012
Just as there's a right tool for every job, there are plenty of wrong tools for the same job, not to mention others that might work alright but should be used only in a pinch. Duct tape is a case in point. It's great for taping virtually everything on the planet, but it's lousy for taping ducts. Here are some of the most commonly used and oft-recommended...
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Use the Right Anchor to Prevent Falling Art and Shelving
By Laura Foster-Bobroff | Post date: 10.27.2011
Ever try to hang a heavily-framed picture with a small brad nail, only...
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Remove Wall Paper, Don't Paint Over It Says Pro Painter
By Kass Wilson | Post date: 09.29.2011
Stripping wallpaper is one of those projects that everyone dreads. They...
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Four Painting Shortcuts That Will Cost You Long Term
By KMS Woodworks | Post date: 08.02.2011
Most people would agree that building a home on a cracked and crumbling...
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Pipes: Identifying Water Stains
By Philip Schmidt | Post date: 06.18.2011
Water stains showing up on a ceiling or wall surface is a classic heart-dropper...
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Painting: Latex Paint vs. Oil-Based Paint
By Steve Graham | Post date: 05.26.2011
Latex, or water-based, paints dominate the home paint industry for both...
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Painting: Choosing a Paint Scraper
By KMS Woodworks | Post date: 05.17.2011
When it comes to a good paint job, nothing will improve the quality of...
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Guidelines for Painting Outdoor Metalwork
By Philip Schmidt | Post date: 05.13.2011
If success with any paint job starts with the surface prep, the same rule...
