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  Notes on safety; pandering charge; support for higher energy performance standards; vinyl-siding school; wallpaper liner; fire sprinklers

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  Sharp screws; a better roof clip; flashings; closet & garage storage systems; paints & coatings; garage doors

• Spraying Clear Waterborne Lacquer

  A pressure pot is the best way to apply this low-VOC finish

• Protecting Doors and Windows In Wet Climates

  To fend off rot, treat wood with borates and epoxy coatings, keep jambs and sills elevated, and provide ventilation wherever you can.

• Q&A: Prepping for Wallpaper

  Q. The last time I was asked to remove wallpaper and repaint the wall, much of the paper facing on the sheetrock underneath came off, too, resulting in a lot of extra wall prep. What caused this, and what's the best way to prepare drywall for a wallcoveri

• Q&A: Painting Cedar Shutters

  Q. What's the best way to prep and paint new cedar shutters?

• Installing Curved Exterior Trim

  Accurate framing and full-size millwork templates guaranteed a precise fit.

• Rx For Wood Windows - Preventing Paint Failure

  To prevent paint failure, make sure wood windows are properly flashed, prepped, and painted… and don't forget the caulk.

• Oil Paints: Going, Going, Gone?

  Environmental restrictions in the most populous areas of the country are making oils scarce, but painters have adapted as waterborne alternatives improve. If you're not in one of the affected states, here's a look at what's to come.

• Painting the Coastal Home

  Exterior paint takes a beating from intense sun and salt spray, and the demands of