Painting a Basketball Court :: Concrete Gym Floor Redo
The budget for this particular project - $0. Well, to be more accurate, the actual cost and the amount of equivalent gym time we had received totaled about $1000. For the base...
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How to Make a Rag from an Old Tee Shirt :: DIY Home Improvement Essential Skills
No splatter, drip, drop, run ending up in the most inconceivable, yet unwanted location that can withstand a quick dab of a rag (or a sponge) dipped in a soapy solution. It’s...
Paint Removal :: Removing Old Paint from Brick Walls
Because brick and mortar surfaces have countless nooks and crannies that paint can bond with easily, paint on brick must be removed using specific techniques. Paint not only has to be completely...
Building Moxie with DAP Products :: A Tour of DAP Product’s Baltimore Facilities
DAP, if you did not know, is a world-leading manufacturer of caulks, sealants and adhesives. It is likely the most recognizable name in caulk, but is also often known for its window...
Pink is for Little Girls and for Big Painters :: Red Devil’s ColorCure
Anyone that has been around minor home repairs has seen spackling that changes color as it dries. Well, Red Devil, Inc. has taken this technology one step further with its ColorCureTM Pink2White...
Paint Removal from Copper and Other Uses for Aluminum Foil :: Copper the Near Perfect Building Product
An ode to the near perfect building material, Copper. Plus, incorporating a common household product into a home improvement task. Yes, the Reynold's Wrap I had grabbed slyly from the kitchen counter...
Removing Rust from Hardware that Cannot Be Removed :: Options
I have worked rusty hinges with either steel wool and/or sandpaper. In extreme cases, I have even loaded up my detail sander and went at it that way. There are a few...
Restoring Hardware :: Common Reasons Hardware is Painted
If you have lived in or worked on an old house, you probably know exactly what I mean. There is almost nothing that is more frustrating than having to work the paint...