41. Which Primer Should I Use? (Home Improvement/Painting)
With so many primers to choose from, which one should you use for your job? The easiest way to find out which primer you need is to know exactly what you expect the primer to do for you. Too often peopl...
42. How To Clean Nicotine Off Walls (Home Improvement/Walls)
Items Needed
Sponge
TSP (tri-sodium phosphate) either powdered or liquid version
Bucket of water
Empty bucket
Instructions
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43. How To Paint Paneling (Home Improvement/Painting)
Want to brighten up a room by painting your old 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 a...
44. How To Remove Mold and Mildew In A Bathroom (Home Improvement/Misc Home Improvement)
Mold and mildew in bathrooms can be caused by excessive moisture caused by showers or jacuzzi's.
Even the the addition of an exhaust fan, mold may still build up on ceilings, tilework and around ...
45. 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 t...
46. How To Make Your Carpet Last Longer (Home Improvement/Misc Home Improvement)
Carpet Tips: Make Your Carpet Last Longerby 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...
47. 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 a water leak. Usually it is as simple as applying two coats of a waterp...
48. What Sheen Level of Paint Should I Use? (Home Improvement/Painting)
There are many different types of paint sheen levels: Matte, Flat, Eggshell (Velvet), Satin, Semi-gloss and Gloss
Some manufacturers may use different sheen level names but these are the most popular. &n...
49. 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 pai...
50. 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 s...
51. 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.&nb...
52. 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...
53. 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 w...
54. 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 th...
55. How To Fix Chipped Porcelain (Home Improvement/Fixtures)
Do you have a bathtub or porcelain sink that has a chip in it? Thankfully there is a product called "Chip Fix" that can be used to fix these minor imperfections. This product is an epoxy tha...
56. How To Paint A Garage Floor (Home Improvement/Painting)
So you want your garage to look like a showroom floor? If this is what you expect simply by painting your garage floor, think again. Showroom floors at car dealers, specialty shops and garages are appli...
57. How To Paint Ceramic Tile (Home Improvement/Painting)
Ceramic tile can be primed and painted, which is a great alternative to having to re-tile your bathroom just because you don't like the color. However, the following instructions are for ceramic tile that is not in...
58. How To Paint Kitchen Cabinets (Home Improvement/Painting)
With a little cleaning, prep work and painting you can transform your kitchen in a few days and give your home a completely different look. The average cost for painting kitchen cabinets is around $150.  ...
59. 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 importa...
60. How To Remove Wallpaper (Home Improvement/Walls)
Wallpaper removal may seem like a difficult task and sometimes it is. There are many factors that contribute to how hard or easy wallpaper removal will be for you. The length of time the paper has been ...
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