Painting Concrete Block

A properly painted concrete block wall will be virtually maintenance free for many years, but the same wall not properly painted can be a maintenance nightmare. There are just a few critical differences between a good and a bad paint job. The main considerations you need to think about are

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Tips for a Professional Exterior Window Painting Job

In order to stand up to the steady abuse from being used and the weather, window painting will require attention to many details and a bit of patience. The details are preparation and repair, choosing a good paint and proper application techniques. Exterior window painting will be the most time

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Painting Aluminum and Steel Siding: A Comprehensive Guide

To achieve professional results for your aluminum and steel siding paint job you need to imagine the job involving many steps. Each step will progress in a natural manner from one to another. Evaluate the Condition of the Metal Siding Every professional job should begin with an evaluation of the

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Wood beam and trim caulked to stucco.

How to Use a Caulking Gun Like a Pro

Few tools are easier to use than a caulking gun. It only takes a little bit of practice to figure out how hard to depress the trigger and how fast to move the gun for an even bead; after that, you’ll feel like a pro! Keep in mind that a

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Using a handheld masking machine to cover a window.

Benefits of Using a Hand Held Masking Machine

Save Time and Effort While Protecting a Surface Using a hand held masking machine will save time and effort in protecting a surface before painting. Protecting non-painted surfaces is as important as quality paint. Try as you might to be careful, there will always be a need for tape, paper

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Drop cloths placed on exterior concrete for protection.

Drop Cloths: The Unsung Heroes of Painting

Have you ever tried to paint your house without using drop cloths? It’s a sure sign of a non-professional. You may have learned the hard way that it takes a lot more effort to clean up misplaced paint spatters than it would take to catch those stray paint blobs with

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A tube of Plastic Wood from DAP

Types of Wood Fillers and Wood Repair Compounds

The benefits of using different types of wood filler will make the difference in whatever type of wood you are repairing, the condition of the wood, and the expense of repairing versus replacing. If for example, you are repairing a piece of outdoor furniture you will want to use good

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How to Choose the Right Pressure Washer for Painting

Pressure washers will blast away many years worth of dirt and grime in less time and with the least amount of effort. You have a lot of choices with these machines. From gas or electric, PSI and gallons per minute to hot or cold water washing. A versatile pressure washing

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A Hyde Maxxgrip 8in1 paint scraper and multi-tool.

How to Choose a Paint Scraper

The goal of every paint scraper tool is to efficiently and effectively remove the loose and peeling paint from any surface. There are many types of paint scrapers, from the classic putty knife to the 11 in 1 multipurpose tool to the double edge wood scraper. The classic stiff putty

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Using a disc sander to sand a wood window sill.

How to Choose the Right Power Sander for Painting

Power sanders are great tools to help with the removal of old peeling paint. The amount of effort spent sanding depends on the sander used. Your efforts can be wasted using the wrong tool. Each type of sander has very specific uses. There is no such thing as a do

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