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    How Long Does Spray Paint Really Take to Dry?

    Do you relate to the phrase, "it's like watching paint dry?" Well, spray paint generally dries faster than brushable paint....


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    8 Tips for Making Your Paint Brushes and Rollers Last Longer

    Old paint and paint brushes don't do well together. Follow these secrets from the pros to make painting easier and...


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    Can You Spray Paint Wood?

    Spray-painting wood almost always produces a better finish than brushing or rolling, but it involves extra work and equipment you...


    Tackle Your Toughest Projects with the Graco Airless Paint Sprayer

    If you’re looking for a way to make those old cabinets look new, the Graco Airless Paint Sprayer will get...


    Keter Folding Work Table Review: Tested by a Professional Woodworker

    Looking for an extra set of hands for your next DIY project? The Keter Folding Work Table might be just...


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    How Long Does Wood Stain Take To Dry?

    Stains take time to dry, but usually not as long as manufacturers recommend. Simple visual and tactile tests can tell...


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    Can You Replant a Christmas Tree?

    Replanting a living Christmas tree is possible if you buy the right kind and have a good spot for it...


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    12 Tips for Sanding Wood Faster

    Sanding wood can get boring, but you can finish this tedious chore in as much as half the time and...

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    11 Tips for Exterior Painting

    Paint faster and better using these brushing, rolling and cutting-in techniques.


    7 Tips for Cutting Curves in Wood

    Whether you’re building a frame for an arched opening, making curved brackets or fashioning arch-top casing, marking and cutting curves...


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    Painting Tips: How to Paint Faster

    Professional secrets for a speedy, great-looking job.


    This New App Keeps Home Pros on Speed Dial

    The company calls it "the future of home services."


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    5 Pro Tips for Avoiding Painting Mistakes

    Here are a few time-tested tips for fixing painting mistakes.


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    What Is Paint Made Of?

    Each can of paint represents almost 200 years of product development, which is why modern paints adhere well, look vibrant...


    How To Paint the Exterior of a House

    Anyone can paint the exterior of a house. Here's how.


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    10 Surprising Alternatives to Painting Walls

    Tired of the same old wall paint? Want to make a new space feel like your own? Take a look...


    Why It’s Important to Learn a Trade, According to a Pro Painter

    Mark Kobriger didn't plan to be a professional painter, but he's made a successful business out of it. Here's how...

    How to Remove Bushes and Shrub Roots

    You don't have to dig when learning how to remove bushes and shrub roots! Use a lever to make shrub...


    The 6 Best Garage Floor Tile Options in 2024

    We've reviewed the competition and compiled this list of the best garage floor tiles to help you decide which is...


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    Does Storing Paint Cans Upside Down Actually Work?

    Here's a way to avoid that crusty mess on the rims of your paint cans. Check it out.


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    How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole

    Stripped screw hole? It happens. Repair it quickly using toothpicks and glue.


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    Beginner’s Guide To Reupholstering Furniture

    Reupholstering furniture sounds daunting, but you can do it with planning and the right tools.


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    How to Remove a Stripped Allen Screw

    Got a stripped Allen screw you can't budge? You've come to the right place. One of these methods should do...

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    Water Pipes Making a Banging Noise? Here’s How to Fix It

    The best cure for banging water pipes is a water hammer arrester with a lubricated internal piston. The sealed piston...


    7 Best Leaf Vacuums for Maintaining a Pristine Lawn This Fall

    Those leaves are falling fast. Instead of raking or blowing them into a pile and bagging them up, check out...


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    How To Build a Herringbone Wine Rack

    What takes two days, three 1x4s and seven bottles of wine? This stylish herringbone-style wine rack!


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    3 Tips for Removing Paint from Trim

    You'll wonder why you never learned these sooner.


    9 Clever IKEA Billy Bookcase Hacks

    Here's how to use IKEA's versatile Billy bookcase to create high-end looks that transform your space on a budget.


    10 Pallet Furniture Ideas

    You won't believe these rustic furniture pieces are made from pallet wood! We've collected our favorites.