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Jonathan Adler Reviews Interior Design Finishes
Jonathan Adler Reviews Interior Design Finishes
Bob joins the project's interior designer, Jonathan Adler, in the guest bedroom to discuss the decor. Adler used a Lucite ...
Kids Room Painting
Kids Room Painting
Here's a fun paint project you can do with your kids to help them personalize their space:Use a base of latex paint and let ...
Ladder Work
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 ...
Lead Cleaning
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 ...
Lead Disclosure
Lead Disclosure
Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting, buying, or renovating pre-1978 housing. ...
Lead Dust
Lead Dust
Lead dust can form when lead-based paint is dry scraped, dry sanded, or heated. Dust also forms when painted surfaces bump or ...
Lead Information Center
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 ...
Lead Paint Conditions
Lead Paint Conditions
Lead-based paint is usually not a hazard if it is in good consition, and it is not an impact or friction surface, like a ...
Lead Paint Effects
Lead Paint Effects
If not detected early, children with high levels of lead in their bodies can suffer from: damage to the brain and nervous ...
Lead Paint Removal
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 ...
Lead Sources
Lead Sources
While paint, dust, and soil are the most common lead hazards, other lead sources also exist.
- Drinking water, your home ...
Lead-Based Paint
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 ...
Light Paint
Light Paint
Decorate with pale colors on walls, ceilings and floors. Soft tones reflect more light, so you can use lower wattage bulbs and ...
Low VOC Paint
Low VOC Paint
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Low-VOC Painting
Low-VOC Painting
Low VOC paints are a safe and efficient option for your next project.Paints with low VOC's, or volatile organic compounds, ...
Low-VOC Paints
Low-VOC Paints
Here's another great tip from BobVila.com. There’s more to that “new paint smell” than you might think. There are already ...
LowTemp Paint
LowTemp Paint
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Making a Plate Display Rack
Making a Plate Display Rack
Bob helps contractor Bob Ryley construct a plate display rack for the split level ranch project in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Marine Look Banister
Marine Look Banister
Bob visits with Ron at the Coach House. Ron is installing a railing and newel post on the second floor. He is using 3/8-inch ...
Mixing Technique
Mixing Technique
Using a power drill and paddle attachment mechanizes the job of stirring paint, but it can cause splatters. One way to solve ...
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