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Make an Easy-to-Carry Paint Pail Out of a Milk Jug

grateful.ed, editor at large | May 9th, 20131 comment

Don't get hand cramps from lugging around that metal paint can—recycle a plastic jug into an ergonomic painting container.

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Spray-Painting a Door

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | April 19th, 20131 comment

Work at a comfortable height, overlap passes and keep moving. Oh, and few more things...

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Senate bill would ease EPA paint rule

ScottG, contributing writer | March 12th, 20134 comments

Amendment would restore opt-out provisions that the EPA dropped in 2010

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How to Keep Paint off a Carpet When Painting Baseboard

grateful.ed, editor at large | March 1st, 20132 comments

You could try to peel that carpet back as you brush along the edge of the molding and hope you don't get any paint on it, but there's a better way.

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Make a Drying Rack out of Wood Scraps and Staples

grateful.ed, editor at large | February 15th, 20136 comments

If you're finishing pieces of woodwork with paint or varnish, you could just lean them up against the wall and hope that they don't drip, but there's a better way.

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Undoing the Dings of Life

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | January 18th, 20132 comments

A true story, a clever solution and a tool that few carpenters carry on their belts.

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Claw Foot Bath Tub = Up Dated Bathroom

vanstonew, member | January 14th, 2013

This remolded / updated bathroom started with the claw foot tub that my friend gave me. The claw foot tub was bigger than the old tub, so I had to redsign the bathroom (this is my house) in order to...

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What's that Finish?

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | January 8th, 20132 comments

Wood surfaces with clear finishes can often be freshened up with a light sanding and a new application of what’s already there. Here’s how to figure out what's there.

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Painting Secrets of a Pro: Hand-Finishing Custom Cabinets

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | December 28th, 2012

Spray-painting can achieve a quality finish cost-effectively. But there's a secret to making the job look hand-painted.

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A Drying Rack for the Road

Olitch, Blogger, book author, one of the first FHB editors | December 9th, 20122 comments

Constructed from common building materials, this drying rack can be easily transported and quickly set up wherever kitchen cabinets need painting.

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Interior Colors for the 2012-13 Winter Season

Generation_Homes, member | November 27th, 2012

The 2012-13 winter interior color season is focused on mixing things up with bold color opposites and unique combinations that haven't been seen traditionally. These new and unusual color match ups...

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Paint Scheme-ing with SketchUp

TheTimberTailor, member | November 26th, 2012

What wall gets an accent color? Where should a contrasting stripe go? What color combination works best in a space? Use SketchUp for quick answers to these important questions before dipping a brush.

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How to Keep Things Clean When Caulking Trim

grateful.ed, editor at large | September 22nd, 201211 comments

Don't wipe your hands on your clothes or a messy rag when caulking crown moldings, casings, and baseboards. Use this handy tip instead

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How to Apply a Weathered Finish to New Wood Siding

grateful.ed, editor at large | June 28th, 20122 comments

Don't wait for siding repairs to blend in naturally; Chuck Miller has found a great way to make unfinished wood weather quickly

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How to Make a Mess-Free Varnish Filter out of Cheesecloth

grateful.ed, editor at large | June 5th, 20126 comments

If you need to filter an old can of varnish for a small touch up job, you could pour the whole thing through a filter and make a mess... But, there's a better way.

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How to Clean a Large Paint Roller

grateful.ed, editor at large | March 14th, 201210 comments

You'll feel like a kid again when you use this slick tip for cleaning the messiest of painting tools

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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | February 10th, 201212 comments

Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding.

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How To Fill Nail Holes and Paint PVC Trim

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | January 12th, 20126 comments

Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for filling nail holes and painting exterior PVC trim.

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Garage Progress

RYagid, senior editor | January 11th, 20121 comment

We're making good progress on the garage shop at the project house. Drywall is hung, carriage doors are installed and the new front facade has been painted.

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