Brian J. Doherty

MultiMaster Detail Sander Review

The Fein MultiMaster is a plunge-cutting, grinding, edging sander that is great for tight corners and detail sanding
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.
Repainting Interior Trim

Careful preparation and confident brushwork are the keys to a professional finish.
How to Make a Paint Cut Bucket

Professional painters use this tool to load up a paintbrush without making a mess.
How to Cut Paint in a Straight Line

Painting along an edge requires a drier brush and a steady hand
Stopping redwood bleed-through

Q: I’ve been painting the redwood trim around the windows and doors in my office. Despite two coats of interior latex primer and two coats of exterior semigloss latex, I continue…
Proper Painting Sequence

Whether painting new walls and trim or previously painted surfaces, always begin with a primer.
Painting plastic

Q: The outside doors of my 13-year-old house have off-white plastic grilles that give the appearance of divided lites. I need to paint them, but the paints I have tested,…
Painting Walls and Ceilings

A professional's tips for rolling and edging paint as efficiently as possible without making a mess.
Painting aluminum siding

Q: My 1973 house in British Columbia has aluminum siding. In the spring, I want to change the color from gray and white to a brownish taupe color. Do you have…

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Brian J. Doherty

MultiMaster Detail Sander Review

The Challenges of Painting Kitchens and Baths

Repainting Interior Trim

How to Make a Paint Cut Bucket

How to Cut Paint in a Straight Line

Stopping redwood bleed-through

Proper Painting Sequence

Painting plastic

Painting Walls and Ceilings

Painting aluminum siding

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