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11 Wood-Flooring Problems, and Their Solutions Online Membership Required

For flawless wood floors, avoid these installation and finishing mistakes by Charles Peterson

Tip: Paintbrush-cleaning advice

by Juris Pukinskis

A Durable Garage Floor Finish

This excerpt from the Taunton book Garage Solutions shows how to apply a tough epoxy coating to this high-traffic area for a clean, durable and light-filled garage. by Tim Snyder

Q & A: Black mildew on fresh paint

by Paul Fisette

The Challenges of Painting Kitchens and Baths

For paint to stand up to these hard-working rooms, the surfaces must be clean, and the finishes must be durable by Brian J. Doherty

The Art of Pressure Washing

There's no better way to prepare a house for painting, but be careful you're not doing more harm than good by Jon Tobey

Q & A: Refinishing “ebonized” oak flooring

by William Duckworth

Tip: Solving one paint-cleanup dilemma

by Frank M. Marlow

Tip: Paintbrush garage

by John Carroll

Choosing, Using and Maintaining Paintbrushes

The right brush for the job and the right technique can make painting go more quickly and give you a better-looking paint job by Brian J. Doherty

Q & A: Stains from siding nails

by Brian J. Doherty

Why Exterior Finishes Fail

Government scientists explain why paint cracks, blisters and peels on your house, and how you can prevent it by Mark Knaebe, William Feist, Sam Williams

Cleaning Paintbrushes and Rollers Online Membership Required

A spinner makes quick work of a messy task by Johnathan Roger Foster

Tip: Salad-oil solvent

by Duff Bogen