Ten Tips for Pickling Wood
I like pickled wood almost as much as I like pickled foods. While the former turns my lighter colored woodworking projects into a work of art, the latter always sends my sodium level through the …
Written by: Eric
Painting
Exterior Steel Door Painting Tips – Put Down that Paintbrush
You know how some people cringe at the sound of fingernails across a chalkboard? I do the same thing when I see someone painting a steel door with a paintbrush. A steel door needs extra …
Written by: Eric
DIY Discussion, How To, Painting
How To Repaint Shutters That Make You Shudder!
Is your home’s façade looking like a prime contender for “Pimp My Hovel” lately? Never fear! If you have shutters, we’ll show you how a little paint, and a little work, can make a huge …
Written by: Phil
High VOC’s & Paints To Avoid Indoors
Painting a room a new color is a great (and cheap) way to redesign a room in a hurry. Throw in a bit of décor and next thing you know you’re on HGTV with a …
Written by: Eric
10 Ways to Screw up an Interior Paint Job – Interior Painting Tips
As a builder who’s had the privilege to construct 1,000’s of custom homes and commercial properties across the U.S., I’ve run across some pretty weird stuff. From know-it-all subcontractors to wannabe carpenters, I’ve got a …
Written by: Eric
Trash to Treasure – Decoupage Brings New Life to Old Furniture
Wait! Don’t throw out that old desk, dresser or table just because it’s stained, dirty or has peeling laminates. You can decoupage your old stuff and give it an instant makeover almost for free! With …
Written by: Eric
Review of the Shur-Line Touch Up Painter
The great American writer, philosopher and humorist Mark Twain often said “Scuffs happen. Just Roll with it.” I’m not sure what he was referring to but he inadvertently created the Shur-Line catch phrase of the …
Written by: Eric
How NOT to Paint a Door
Painting a door might seem like a pretty straightforward task. Slap on some paint and you’re done right? Not so fast! Painting a door requires more than just a paintbrush, a fancy white suit and …
Written by: Eric
EVOPaint – A One Coat Painting Revolution?
Aqueduct Paint Technologies Inc., (APT) recently announced EVOpaint™, which is being marketed as “the first and only ONE-COAT paint™.” A couple weeks ago, my eyes were starting to glaze over as I roamed the vast …
Written by: Marc Lyman
