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Painting with Historically Accurate Colors
Bob meets with Brian Powell, an architectural conservator from the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. ... |
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Painting with Low VOC Paint
Bob checks out the paint job on a Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build project, where he finds out about exterior paint that can ... |
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Painting With Pads
When using a paint pad, apply the paint with long, straight strokes, all in the same direction. Do not pull the pad back over ... |
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Power Mixer
When power mixing, reduce the splattering by putting the container in a large trash bag. |
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Power Paint Sprayer
Use a power sprayer to cut days off your next big exterior paint job. Apply a thin coat first as a primer, using even, steady ... |
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Pre-dampen Brushes
When starring out, pre-dampen your brushes slightly before dipping into the paint. Slightly damp brushes apply paint more ... |
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Preparing to Paint the Victorian's Exterior
Bob joins Ron Boyajian and the painters for the prep work and painting of this 100 year-old wooden Victorian. The painter ... |
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Pressure Washing
Before you repaint your house, you need to remove all loose and peeling paint. A pressure washer makes the job go faster, and ... |
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Re-using Rollers
If you want to re-use a roller cover on several paintjobs, it is best to start with the lightest color, then work in gradually ... |
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Restoring the Mantel
Ryley takes a look at how the mantel from the ballroom is being restored and visits with Greg at Tidewater Restoration's shop ... |
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Roller Recycle
Get the most out of your paint roller by cleaning and re-using it. After washing, hang the roller on a rope or dowel to dry, ... |
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Selecting the Right Paint Tools
It takes the right paint applicators to get the biggest payback from your investment in high-quality paint. |
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Spray Painting
Make sure to hold the paint sprayer nozzle at least 6-8 inches away from the surface you're spraying. Use narrow swaths to ... |
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Steel Wool
For abrasive jobs like removing rust, or for smoothing down a surface before you paint or varnish it, there is nothing like ... |
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Top Gun
You can extend the the time it takes hot-melt glue to set by slightly pre-warming both the surfaces to be joined with a heat ... |
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Two-Can Cleaning
To save on expensive solvent, try this when cleaning up brushes. Find two cans with plastic lids, one can smaller and one ... |
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Wallpaper Removal Tips
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
Wallpaper can be a beautiful and a long-lasting décor solution, but when it’s ... |
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What You Should Know About Using Paint Strippers
If not properly used, paint strippers are hazardous to your health and safety. |
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Wood Filler Siding Prep
When repainting your house, here's a way to restore that smooth original finish. After you've removed all loose paint and ... |
