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Cleaning a brush 27 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
To clean your paintbrush, comb it with a wire brush while running water (for latex) or mineral spirits (for oil) over the brush. Keep cleaning until there is no more color coming out of the brush. Fo...
Steps 25 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
If you paint your outdoor steps, consider mixing some sand into the paint to increase traction when the steps are wet or snowy. For more Home Improvement tips, visit http://HomeImprovement.lifetips.c...
seal stains 19 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
When repainting a water stain, always seal the stained area before painting. A good product is KILZ. If the stain is not sealed, it will leach through the paint eventually. For more Home Improvement ...
Windows 2 17 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
When painting windows, don't mask the glass. You can rub petroleum jelly on the glass and paint won't stick. Wait till it dries, then wipe off the glass. For more Home Improvement tips, visit http://...
Masking 15 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
When masking a wood floor, use blue masking tape. It is not as sticky and will release without pulling up the finish on the floor. For more Home Improvement tips, visit http://HomeImprovement.lifetip...
Caulking 14 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
To get a smooth finish on a bead of caulk, use an old paintbrush dipped in soapy water. For more Home Improvement tips, visit http://HomeImprovement.lifetips.com
Slugs & snails 13 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
A good way to get rid of slugs and snails is to place a pie pan in the ground, flush with ground level. Fill the pan with beer, check it around mid-morning, and dispose of all the invertebrate inebria...
New dirt 12 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
To improve the drainage away from your house, you can buy pulverized topsoil. Check the Yellow Pages for dealers. It is purchased by the ton and delivered to your driveway. With a wheelbarrow, add soi...
Foundation finish 9 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
Houses with walk-out basements usually have large areas of foundation walls exposed. To improve the appearance, apply a splatter coat of masonry cement with a texture gun before painting. For more Ho...
50 foot level 7 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
When you have to match the level of distant points - say, fencing or rock walls - you can make a level of any length you want. Use clear plastic flexible tubing filled with water. Hold one end with th...
