1. How To Paint Paneling (Home Improvement/Painting)
Want to give your room new life by repainting your old dingy paneling? Make sure to follow all of the steps below to make sure you have a trouble-free project. Painting paneling requires more prep work than a normal painting job and skipp...
2. How To Remove Mold and Mildew In A Bathroom (Home Improvement/Misc Home Improvement)
Mold and mildew in bathrooms is caused by excessive moisture. This moisture can be caused by the lack of an exhaust fan, a shower that is used frequently, hot showers or the location of the bathroom.
Even the the addition of an exhau...
3. How To Paint Over Oil Based Paint (Home Improvement/Painting)
So you have some oil-based paint that you need to paint over? This article will help you make what seems like a daunting task extremely easy.
Sometimes people think that just because their trim hasn't been painted for twenty y...
4. How To Make Your Carpet Last Longer (Home Improvement/Misc Home Improvement)
Carpet Tips: Make Your Carpet Last Longer by ThriftyFun.com
In this article we outline some tips to help you get more life out of your carpet.
1. Rearrange Your Furniture
It is good to move your furniture from time t...
5. How To Waterproof A Basement Wall (Home Improvement/Walls)
Waterproofing your basement may seem like a lot of work but it can save you time and money down the road if you run into mold, mildew or water leakage problems. Usually it is as simple as applying two coats of a waterproofing paint to your ceme...
6. What Sheen Level of Paint Should I Use? (Home Improvement/Painting)
Confused about how shiny your walls should be? Use this simple guide to answer your questions.
Explanation of paint sheens
Flat -- A matte finish that provides a dead flat sheen.
Advantage...
7. How To Fix Cracking Paint (Home Improvement/Painting)
Cracking paint can be caused by a variety of conditions ranging from the expansion and contraction of a substrate, moisture seepage problems or to something as simple as someone having applyed a water-base paint over an oil-base paint. &n...
8. How To Stop Peeling Paint (Home Improvement/Painting)
Peeling paint normally occurs when an exterior substrate is damp or wet for a long length of time. When the surface is warmed by the heat of the sun, the water tries to evaporate by coming through the paint surface, which cracks the paint. ...
9. How To Fix a Water Stained Ceiling (Home Improvement/Painting)
There are several reasons why ceilings can become water stained. Most commonly a roof leak is to blame, however, built up condensation or a leaking pipe may also cause a yellow stain to appear on your ceiling. Your first step should be to...
10. How To Dispose Of Paint (Home Improvement/Painting)
Please check with local ordinances before disposing of paint in the garbage. Most counties will accept hardened paint (leave the cover off so the collectors can see that it is solidified).Chances are that you will soon be cleaning out your gara...
11. How To Strip Paint and Stain (Home Improvement/Painting)
The following information will tell you how to strip paint or stain off of most any surface. There are many different types of stripping solutions on the market that will do the job. In this article I will explain how to use Ready Strip a...
12. How To Unclog A Toilet (Home Improvement/Plumbing)
Materials needed
Plunger, Closet Auger, Gloves
Steps
If you suspect a toilet is clogged don’t flush the toilet until you have tested the drain by removing the tank cover and lifting the rubber flapper up to see if ...
13. How To Fix Chipped Porcelain (Home Improvement/Fixtures)
Preparation
Clean the damaged area with soap and water, rinse and let dry.
Materials Needed
Soap, water, touch-up glaze kit (includes sandpaper), soft cloth.
Steps
Clean the damaged area with s...
14. How To Paint A Garage Floor (Home Improvement/Painting)
Preparation
Newly poured garage floors should be allowed to cure at least 60 days before any coating is applied. Unpainted concrete should be acid etched using muratic acid. If the surface has been previously painted, the coati...
15. How To Paint Ceramic Tile (Home Improvement/Painting)
Materials Needed
Paint, brush & roller, painter's tape, sandpaper, cleaning solution, primer (as needed), tray.
Steps
Throughly clean the surface to remove dirt, oil, grease, and other material that may interfe...
16. How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets (Home Improvement/Painting)
Materials Needed
Paint, brush & roller, painter's tape, sandpaper, cleaning solution, primer (as needed), tray.
Steps
Clean the cabinets thoroughly with a household cleaner such as Fantasik, Formula 409 or liqu...
17. How To Stain A Deck (Home Improvement/Painting)
Product Selection
There are a wide variety of deck stains to choose from. Companies offer both oil and latex stains in opaque and semi-transparent finishes, as well as clear sealers. The most important step in preparing to stain ...
18. How To Remove Wallpaper (Home Improvement/Walls)
Materials Needed
Scoring tool, wallpaper stripper, wallpaper scraper, sandpaper (optional)
Steps
Score (perforate) the wallpaper with a scoring tool or sandpaper
Apply wallpaper stripping solution with a paint rolle...
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