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9 Clever Alternative Uses for Sandpaper
The abrasive quality of sandpaper is good for more than painting prep and getting a smooth finish on wood furniture. ...
over 1 year ago
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Inexpensive Ideas and DIY Tips for Storing Sandpaper
When you first start tackling home projects, it's no problem to hit the hardware store for one of those sandpaper mul...
over 1 year ago
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How to Choose the Right Sandpaper Grit and Type for Your Project
Seeing sandpaper on a project checklist may seem like an easy enough item to check off—that is, until you hit the har...
6 months ago
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5 Types of Sanders Every DIYer Should Know—Plus 4 You’ve Probably Never Seen Before
The variety of electric sanders on the market can be quite bewildering for the new DIYer. Sanding machines come in a ...
2 days ago
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How To: Paint IKEA Furniture
Years ago, you purchased particleboard furniture at IKEA. Maybe it's begun to show its age, or maybe you simply no lo...
over 1 year ago
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How To: Remove Rust
Learning how to remove rust from metal isn't rocket science, and in homeowners' ongoing fight to maintain outdoor too...
over 1 year ago
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How To: Create a Faux Wood Grain... with Paint!
The ageless patina of wood grain makes it a popular material for home furnishings. Unfortunately, solid wood pieces—s...
over 1 year ago
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How To: Remove Scratches from Plastic
Any plastic—windows, headlights, patio furniture, and more—is susceptible to scratches as a result of normal wear and...
over 1 year ago
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How to Sand Wood
Sanding is often the unsung step of any project with wood. It can take a long time, and the results are subtle: Sandi...
over 1 year ago
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How To: Refinish a Dresser
Hold on a second! Don't get rid of that old wooden dresser just yet. Give it a second look, and this time try to see ...
over 1 year ago
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How to Remove Rust From Tools
Over time, as iron, steel, and other ferrous metals are exposed to oxygen and moisture they can undergo oxidation, a ...
18 days ago
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The Best Sanders for Furniture in 2023
Furniture projects and repairs can be challenging. But, using abrasive sandpaper and rapid oscillation, sanders can g...
over 1 year ago
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The Best Palm Sanders Tested in 2023
The finishing touches on a woodworking project can transform decent work into stunning craftsmanship. Using just the ...
over 1 year ago
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Solved! Can You Paint Over Wood Stain?
Q: My childhood dresser is beautiful but the wood stain looks faded. I’d love to update it with fresh paint and new h...
7 months ago
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Finishing Sanders
Names like orbital sander, pad sander, and oscillating sheet sander are used to identify finishing sanders. You'll fi...
over 1 year ago
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How to Cut Plexiglass
Plexiglass, the clear acrylic material that revolutionized modern architecture and design, was developed in the 1930s...
about 1 month ago
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3 Fixes for Ink Stains
DIYers usually welcome a sudden burst of artistic creativity—except when it means their pen goes awry, leaving a splo...
over 1 year ago
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How To: Remove Stain from Wood
If you're updating hardwood floors or refinishing a piece of furniture, for the best results, you need to remove the ...
over 1 year ago
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Antiquing vs. Distressing: 8 Tips on Creating the Look and Patina of a Genuine Antique
Marian Parsons—mother, wife, and creative soul—was crushing on hand-painted antique European furniture. She coveted t...
2 months ago
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The Best Detail Sanders Tested in 2023
Whether you plan to paint or stain your wood project, you’ll almost certainly need to sand it to smooth the wood grai...
over 1 year ago