How To Repair Wood Furniture

Filed under Carpentry & Trim Work, Home Improvement, Painting & Finishing, Woodworking

Most wood furniture today is made from a combination of veneers and high tech sheet goods like premier grade finished hardwood plywood, medium density fiberboard, or melamine.
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How To Care for Paintbrushes

Filed under Cleaning, Painting & Finishing, Tools & Equipment

There are many different kinds of paintbrushes varying from cheap “chip” brushes used to clean away wood or metal chips to expensive natural bristle brushes like china bristle and sable brushes.
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How To Install Crown Molding

Filed under Carpentry & Trim Work, Decorating, Home Improvement, Painting & Finishing, Woodworking

Crown moldings are  the pieces of wood that adorn the joint where the wall meets the ceiling in a home.
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How To Repair a Hole in Sheetrock

Filed under Carpentry & Trim Work, Home Improvement, Painting & Finishing, Walls & Ceilings, Woodworking

“Don’t slam the door open!” The number one cause of holes in sheetrock walls is this common complaint.
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How To Stage Your Home For a Quick Sale

Filed under Decorating, Electrical & Lighting, Home Improvement, Kitchens & Baths, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Finishing, Shelving & Storage, Walls & Ceilings

Home staging is a method of preparing your home prior to a sale in order to bring about a quicker sale at a higher price.
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How To Hang Wallpaper

Filed under Carpentry & Trim Work, Decorating, Home Improvement, Painting & Finishing, Walls & Ceilings

Wallpaper is an ancient method of decorating walls in a home.
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How To Maintain Your Deck

Filed under Cleaning, Decks & Patios, Home Improvement, Lawn & Garden, Painting & Finishing, Woodworking

Deck and patio maintenance means cleaning and sealing the wood surfaces and spring is a great time to restore a beautiful luster to your deck.
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How To Replace Stair Treads

Filed under Carpentry & Trim Work, Flooring, Home Improvement, Painting & Finishing, Woodworking

Stair treads are the part of the stairs where you place your foot as you climb up or descend them.
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How To Install Vinyl Base Molding

Filed under Carpentry & Trim Work, Flooring, Home Improvement, Painting & Finishing, Walls & Ceilings, Woodworking

Vinyl base molding or vinyl cove molding serves two basic purposes.
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