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3 Best Paint Sheens for Home Exteriors
Choosing the right paint sheen for your home’s exterior is crucial to get the look and protection you want. The paint sheen determines how light reflects off the painted surface, which affects its appearance, durability and ease of cleaning. With so many paint sheen options to choose from, it can be overwhelming to select the…
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How to Prevent Ice Dams With Insulation Baffles
Ice dams are a common winter problem in cold climates, forming when snow melts on a roof and refreezes at the roof’s edge or in gutters. The ice buildup prevents further melting snow from draining properly, backing water up under shingles and leading to leaks, rot, and other costly damage. Insulation baffles provide an effective,…
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How to Paint Vinyl Siding
Painting vinyl siding can completely transform the look of your home’s exterior. With a fresh coat of paint, you can update the color, protect the siding from weathering, and make your house look brand new. Painting vinyl is definitely doable as a DIY project if you use the right prep work and painting techniques. Here…
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How to Stain Concrete to Look Like Wood
Concrete is durable, easy to maintain, and cost-effective, making it a popular choice for driveways, patios, pool decks, and indoor floors. However, plain gray concrete lacks visual interest and warmth. Staining concrete is an affordable way to transform dull concrete into beautiful faux wood or natural stone. With the right concrete stain, you can give…
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6 Handy Paint Stripper Tools for Different Surfaces
Paint stripping can be a tedious and time-consuming process, but having the right tools for the job makes a huge difference. Certain paint strippers work better on specific surfaces, while others are more general use. We’ll go over 6 of the handiest paint stripping tools to tackle all sorts of surfaces. Scrapers Scrapers are great…
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How to Remove Linoleum Flooring
Linoleum flooring used to be a popular choice for kitchens, bathrooms, and other high-traffic areas of the home. Made from renewable materials like linseed oil, pine resin, cork dust, wood flour, and pigments, linoleum provided a durable, easy-to-clean surface that could last for decades with proper care. However, styles change over time. Today, many homeowners…
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How to Stain Cedar Wood to Protect It
Staining cedar wood is an excellent way to enhance and protect its natural beauty. Cedar has natural oils that make it resistant to rot, decay, and insects, but it still requires protection from the elements. Proper staining can maintain the rich color of cedar while shielding it from moisture, UV rays, and other damage. Here…
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How to Remove Oil Stains From Concrete
Oil stains on concrete can be unsightly and difficult to remove. With the right techniques and products, however, you can get your concrete looking like new again. Here is a comprehensive guide on how to remove oil stains from concrete. What Causes Oil Stains on Concrete Oil stains on concrete are usually caused by: Oil…
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Can You Paint a House in Humidity?
Painting the exterior or interior of a home is one of the most popular DIY projects for homeowners. A fresh coat of paint can transform the look and feel of a room or give your home’s exterior a major face lift. However, many homeowners find themselves asking – can you paint a house when it’s…
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How to Build a Shed Ramp
Adding a ramp to your shed can make it much easier to get equipment like lawnmowers or wheelbarrows in and out. Building a shed ramp yourself can also save you money compared to buying a premade ramp. With the right materials and tools, and a good understanding of proper ramp construction techniques, you can build…
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