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Tour of the Governor's Mansion's Ballroom
Tour of the Governor's Mansion's Ballroom
Bob meets with project architect, John Paul Hanbury to look at the ballroom and then we flash back with Sam Daniels to look at ...
Tour of the Home's Exterior
Tour of the Home's Exterior
In this segment, Bob tours the exterior of the completed farmhouse, pointing out the contemporary green color scheme and ...
Tour of the Home's Remodeled Exterior
Tour of the Home's Remodeled Exterior
Bob takes a tour of the homes' exterior noting the attention to detail. The crowned gates are complete and a locking latch has ...
Tour of the Wickham House
Tour of the Wickham House
Bob continues his historic house tour with a look at Wickham House, a high-style museum designed by Alexander Parris, the ...
Touring the Cabin's Interior Décor
Touring the Cabin's Interior Décor
Bob tours the cabin with Robyn Peterson, the interior designer who decorated the cabin. The mantle has been painted with a ...
Two-Can Cleaning
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 ...
Wall Stains
Wall Stains
To remove stains from your walls, from smoke and grease, to crayons, first scrub the ara with a good detergent and rinse. You ...
Wall Stenciling
Wall Stenciling
Decorator Leslie Curtis joins Bob in the project house's parlor to discuss the room's wall treatments. In lieu of wallpaper, ...
Wall Stenciling and Decorative Striping
Wall Stenciling and Decorative Striping
Bob talks with artist Margo Datz about decorative striping and stenciling in the Victorian Cottage master bedroom. She uses a ...
Wall Stencils: Advice from a Pro
Wall Stencils: Advice from a Pro
Why wallpaper when a simple stencil will add the perfect personal touch? With a little elbow grease and imagination, even the ...
Wallpapering Technique
Wallpapering Technique
A few simple tricks to make your next wallpapering job go smoothly.
Weaving Cedar Shingles and Prepping Damaged Wood Trim for Painting
Weaving Cedar Shingles and Prepping Damaged Wood Trim for Painting
House nine of the Elmwood project. The front porch project continues with new red cedar shingles and a paint job.
Wet Edge Roller
Wet Edge Roller
When using a paint roller on walls, always keep a "wet edge". Once you start a wall, keep moving until done.
What You Should Know About Using Paint Strippers
What You Should Know About Using Paint Strippers
If not properly used, paint strippers are hazardous to your health and safety.
Wood Filler Siding Prep
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 ...
Woodgraining
Woodgraining
Woodgraining is an artist's technique for painting doors to look like mahogany.After two coats of a base color, brush on a ...
Workshop Visibility
Workshop Visibility
You can improve the visibility inside your workshop just by painting the walls and floors white. If your workshop is in the ...
Your Home's Exterior: Comparing Paint and Siding
Your Home's Exterior: Comparing Paint and Siding
It's tempting to judge a home by its cover, but for decisions about paint or siding, you need to go a little deeper and ...
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