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How to
Do a Knockdown Texture
Doing a knockdown texture on a wall or ceiling is a great way to hide small imperfections and add visual interest to the surface. Applying a knockdown texture requires proper technique, a steady hand, and specialized equ...
How to
Lighten Dark Wood Stain
Wood stain that’s too dark can affect the entire appearance of a piece of furniture or room. Luckily, there are ways that you can lighten the color until you’re happy with it. The most effective way to lighten the co...
How to
Install Linoleum Flooring
Linoleum, a term that originally referred to a natural material made from linseed oil, pine rosins, and other organic materials, is now used as a general term for both the original material and for a variety of modern su...
How to
Paint Particle Board
Particle board, or chipboard, is a very lightweight type of wood that's often found in inexpensive furniture or small decorations. Although it is still wood, it's a lot softer and easier to damage than regular lumber, ma...
How to
Remove Dark Stains from Wood
Wood floors and furniture look great, but they’re unfortunately vulnerable to all types of stains. While removing water stains is one thing, getting rid of dark, black stains is a little harder. These stains are soaked...
How to
Clean a Varnish Brush
Cleaning your varnish brush right after using it will help it stay in good condition so it can last a long time. If you leave your varnish brush to dry without rinsing it, you risk damaging the bristles. Luckily, it's ea...
How to
Remove Acrylic Paint from Wood
Acrylic paint is water-based and can be removed from wood using a variety of methods. Though dealing with a paint spill immediately after it happens is best, you can remove both wet and dry paint using soap and water, ru...
How to
Remove Wood Stain
Not a fan of the stain on your wooden floors or furniture? Not to worry—with the right products and a little bit of elbow grease, you can strip the stain from your wood and get it back to its original color. We’ve pu...
How to
Build a Bookshelf
If books are overflowing from your desktop, stacked around your living room or stuffed into plastic milk crates, it may be time for a bookshelf. Building your own bookshelf is easy. We give you the steps below for buil...
How to
Replace Linoleum
Linoleum is a resilient, durable type of flooring typically used in kitchens and bathrooms. When linoleum gets old, it can crack and turn yellow. Replacing linoleum involves removing it and installing new flooring. This ...
How to
Paint Your Front Porch
Painting your front porch can make your whole home look better. A new coat of paint freshens things up and brings a clean, bright look to your home. By preparing your work area, using the right tools, and waiting for pai...
How to
Do Tile Painting
Many people believe that the only way to color a tile is to glaze it in a kiln, but you can actually paint tile yourself at home! If you do the right prep work, it’s a quick, easy task that will let you re-color your f...
How to
Paint Bookshelves
Painting your bookshelves a new color is a great way to give them a fresh look and brighten up your room. There are two ways to paint your bookshelves: you can spray-paint them or you paint them with acrylic paint with a...
How to Clean and Fill Gaps in Hardwood Floors
You love your hardwood floors, but what can you do when there’s dirt and other debris caked in the cracks between your floorboards? Luckily, it’s really easy to clean the cracks out to refresh the look of your floors...
How to
Finish Hardwood Floors without Sanding
If your hardwood floor is only lightly worn, damaged, or scratched, you may be able to refinish it without sanding. There are two basic methods: buffing or abrading the existing coat before refinishing, or, alternatively...
How to
Paint Baseboards
Baseboards tend to show wear and tear before other areas, and a fresh coat of paint can go a long way toward helping a room feel new again. Our guide has all the tips you need, from what kind of paint to use to how to ke...