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Applying Caulk
Applying caulk can get messy. Here's how to ensure a smooth, clean finished appearance:
- Choose the right caulk for your ... |
 
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Applying Clear Coat Sealer on Color Stained Concrete
Tom Moorad is applying the final clear-coat sealer to the concrete floor in the lanai of the Punta Gorda home. It will dry in ... |
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Asbestos In Your Home
Once a common element in a wide range of building materials, asbestos is now known to be a serious health risk. Before you ... |
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Color Staining a Concrete Floor
Tom Moorad joins Bob to show how his proprietary technique and product for color staining concrete is applied. He explains ... |
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Decorative Woodwork Restoration
Bob and Patty Hettich strip paint from decorative woodwork, then make rubber molds to create new detail in a Federal style ... |
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Encapsulating Lead Paint
Cole Stanton from Fiberlock joins Bob to talk about Child Guard, his company's encapsulating coating for lead-based paint. ... |
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Encapsulating Lead-Based Paint
Lead-based paint is a serious health risk in older homes. Today, new products are available that may save the time and expense ... |
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Exterior Paint Stripping and Priming
Bob examines the exterior of the home where several layers of paint are being removed. Cortney describes the procedures anbd ... |
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Hand Cleaner
Engine grime can be difficult to wash off of your hands. If you don't have a hand cleaner handy, your kitchen cupboard ... |
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How to Remove Wallpaper
Removing wallpaper can be time-consuming and messy, but with patience and the right tools, you can get your walls ready for a ... |
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Indoor Air Pollution - Organic Gases
Organic chemicals (Volatile Organic Compounds - VOCs) are widely used as ingredients in household products. Paints, varnishes, ... |
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Indoor Air Quality - Remodeling Practices
Regardless of what part of the house your remodeling project takes place in, there are good work practices that you can use to ... |
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Ladder Work
Here are some tips that will make working on a ladder easier. Use elastic cords to secure a small plastic basket to the top of ... |
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Lead Cleaning
If you suspect that your house has lead hazards, you can take some immediate steps to reduce your family's risk: clean up ... |
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Lead Information Center
If you suspect you have lead paint in your house or soil, call The National Lead Informatio Center at 1-800-424-5323 to get ... |
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Lead Paint Removal
Removal of old paint by sanding, scraping, or other means may generate dust or fumes that contain lead. Exposure to lead dust ... |
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Lead-Based Paint
If your was built before 1978 and you have children under the age of seven, you will want to have an inspection for lead-based ... |
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Liquid Ceramic
Tom Alsop, president of Liquid Ceramic, joins Steve Easley to discuss the company's architectural coatings that look, feel, ... |
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Paint Stripping Tips
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
It’s not uncommon to find beautiful woodwork with coat after coat of paint ... |
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Paint, Wallpaper, and Indoor Air Quality
When painting and wallpapering, homeowners need to know what is in their products if they plan to protect their indoor air. |
