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Last year one of my remodeling projects involved stripping the paint off a large area of wood siding.
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Q: We had to cut a few glass tiles to complete a backsplash. Even though we used a diamond glass blade in our tile saw, fine chips are visible on the cut edges. What's the trick to cutting glass tile?
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A methodical approach and modern materials give new life to a time-honored architectural element.
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Installing prehung doors
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Central-vac alternative; bay-front fireplace; wood-look decking; quick-dry latex paint; lighter bricks; more
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Packable water-based primer; biodegradable stripper; multi-tap transformer; high-quality wall caps; more
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Q: My painting subcontractor is recommending Thermo-Tek, a paint the manufacturer says is a radiant barrier. What can you tell me about products like this one or similar coatings made with something called ceramic microspheres that claim to have thermal characteristics and promise significant...
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A simple reorganization of existing space and thoughtful material choices maximize efficiency and “green” appeal.
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As a custom painting contractor in the Boston market, Nigel Costolloe has spent a good part of his lifetime studying the way paint works. Paint problems, he says, most commonly point back to the way the house was built, the substrates prepped, or how the paint was applied, rather than to the paint...
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New Rule from EPA Could Cause Confusion
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a final regulation imposing new requirements on anyone—including apartment maintenance workers—engaged in renovation, repair, and painting activities that disturb lead-based paint in housing built before 1978.