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How to Blade Glass

By Christina Ellis

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Inevitably you will be faced with the challenge of removing paint splatters, merchandise sticker backing, tar or other substance from your windows or other glass surface. Here is a professional painter' s tip that does this quickly and easily..... more »

How to Clean and Store Painting Tools and Equipment

By Ruby Bayan

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Many painting tools and equipment are disposable—use once and throw away because we don't want to bother cleaning them. However, quality brushes and rollers, paint trays and guides, portable sprayers, mixers and other useful equipment are meant ... more »

How to Get a Free Sample of Kitchen and Bathroom Caulk

By missforty

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There's a great new product from GE to make caulking and home improvement projects so much easier. It is single-use disposable caulk... more »

How to Paint a Tool Shed

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A fresh coat of paint is a sure way to liven up your tool shed. Yet painting takes time. According to Matt Weber the trick to a good paint job is to plan ahead and be patient. Rushing the process will only lead to frustration and poor results. ... more »

How to Paint Baseboards Next to Carpeting

By TGoode

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Painting baseboard next to carpet requires care and preparation to keep paint off the carpet. This article describes a way to keep carpet away from baseboards while you are painting and while the paint dries. While the method uses ordinary wide ... more »

How to Remove Paint From a Handbag

By Kelly185

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When people paint their houses, they can't always avoid paint spills. For many women, even one drop of spilled paint on their handbags can ruin the entire purse. Whether you accidentally nudge a wet wall or drip paint unintentionally on your ... more »

How to Renovate a Ruined Rug

By only1special1

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It gets very discouraging when that rug that you absolutely LOVE is stained beyond repair. You've move your furniture in every possible arrangement and just cannot hide the stains anymore. It's even more discouraging when you have to price the ... more »

How to Save Money on Paint

By MacDonald

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Buying cheap, low quality paint isn't a bargain in the long run, if it starts peeling and fading outside or washes right off the walls when you clean them. It's possible to find great deals on good quality paint and paying more doesn't ... more »

How to Stop Mildew From Growing on a Windowsill

By keshiamack

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How to Remove Mold and Mildew from Painted Surfaces... more »

How to use a can of spray paint

By Shannito

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Ever tried to spray paint something only to wind up with a big old mess? Its not as hard as you think, a few tips and you'll be painting like a pro in no time... more »

How to Use Paint Pads

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Paint pads traditionally are used for the edges of walls, in corners and for tricky jobs, such as window frames. Their advantages are the speed of a paint roller and the precision of a brush. In addition, paint pads don't leave brush marks and ... more »

How to Varnish Tiles

By Select Visions

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Varnishing tiles can be done many ways. The easiest I have found and have done on my tiles is using the clear spray. If they are older this will also penetrate the tiles to make them look newer... more »

How to Buy Paint

By Diane Dilov-Schultheis

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If you own a house, you will most likely have to use paint on the inside of it or outside of it in time. Before you do, you should understand the basics about paint. This information will provide you with the confidence to take on any painting ... more »

How to Furniture Stripping / Easy steps that allow you to do it yourself

By logan

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Removing paint and varnishes from your favorite piece of furniture... more »

How to get your deposit back as a renter

By grouch

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Ok so it is not your pride and joy but someone has got to take care of it. Although the majority of major repairs are made by the management companies of a rental property the last and the biggest is left to you. You have lived there just a ... more »

How to Install and Finish Wallboard or Drywall Yourself

By Doodlebugs

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Installing drywall is an art but is not impossible for the average person to learn. Here are the basics... more »

How to Paint a Stained Door

By Judy Cutler

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In order to apply paint over wood stain you must first prepare the door or other wooden object. Shopping for the articles you need will involve a trip to a hardware store. Buy good quality products as they will last longer and save you money in ... more »

How to Prepare Concrete Surfaces for Painting

By Sheila Wilkinson

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Painting concrete is all the rage now. You can paint one color surfaces or paint on patterns or even do a floor mural. It can provide a beautiful and unique finish that will last for years to come. First, you need to make sure the surface ... more »

How to Choose Paint Color for a Bathroom

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Your bathroom is your sanctuary, your retreat from the chaos of this world. Or, at least, that's the way it should be. Creating this kind of spa-like retreat starts with choosing the right color palette for your bathroom. You can make even the ... more »

How to clean oil based paint off hands

By sexysnow72

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get paint off skin naturally.. more »

How to create a musical theme bedroom

By mamie52

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How to make an ordinary bedroom into a masterpiece of music... more »

How to Paint a Wall Without Wasting Paint

By Justin-Nicholas Bentley

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Here is the proper way to paint a wall. This method makes the most use of the least amount of paint. Be sure to check out the tips section below and let me know how well this article helps by leaving a comment and rating it... more »

How to Paint Bricks

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Painting brick can refresh older masonry surfaces or completely change the look of brick so that it complements other design elements of your home. Applying a coat of paint to brick, doesn't take long and can dramatically change its appearance... more »

How to paint wood furniture

By FUSILLI1OF4

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Do the kids have an old toy box that needs a little sprucing up? Refresh and bring some life into that old desk or bookcase. Painting wood furniture will help you to get more value and save money on new furniture... more »

How to Repaint a Picture Frame

By Ruby Bayan

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When you decide to change your home's décor theme or color scheme, one of the easiest transformation tasks is to repaint dated picture frames. Turning an old wood grain frame to contemporary solid black can make a dramatic difference in the look ... more »

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