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Popular Mechanics
June 2009
Logan Ward |
How to Clean House: Top 10 Dirt-Dispelling Tips Chances are you own a shop vacuum, and maybe a pressure washer. These tools -- and more -- will help you get started getting rid of the dirt inside and on the exterior of your house.   |
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Elizabeth Lilly |
Pros' Tips for Cleaning and Storing Paint Tools Experts reveal how to properly maintain your painting tools |
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Tom Silva |
A Fresh Coat of Paint A good paint job protects the outside of your house like a thin, waterproof raincoat. |
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Jefferson Kolle |
Stripped Bare What stands between the Winchester house and new paint? Ten tenacious coats of the old stuff. |
Popular Mechanics
January 6, 2009 |
Cheap Homemade Remedies to Clean Home Appliances How to remove caked-on dirt and more from the the grill, the microwave, the dishwasher, glass shower doors and other challenging surfaces. |
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James Glave |
Secrets of a Perfect Paint Job Planning on painting? Here are 24 pro tips to ensure your walls and trim get a flawless finish. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2008 |
6 Easy Steps to a Long-Lasting Paint Job: DIY Guide Six key steps to preparation -- which unlocks the mystery of why paint jobs by pros last and those done by a homeowner may not. |
Popular Mechanics
December 23, 2008 |
Easy Tips for Stain Removal at Home Home maintenance isn't restricted to repairs. In fact, certain tasks -- when performed regularly -- may actually prevent things from breaking in the first place. |
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Clayton DeKorne |
The Right Brush For the perfect paint job, invest in the best... |
Popular Mechanics
November 18, 2008 |
Quick Painting Tips From the Experts The pros know it's often the simplest household item that can make an existing tool work better -- or substitute in a pinch for a more expensive piece of equipment you might only use once in a lifetime. |
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March 3, 2001
Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk |
The Secrets of Pro Painters Learn how to paint the interior of your home from six journeymen who reveal some of the things that make them so good at their craft.... |
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Jeanne Huber |
Why Is My Paint Peeling? Bad paint jobs can happen to good people with old houses -- even when they listen faithfully to everything the paint salesman tells them. The reason is a surprising revelation about the compatibility of oil and latex paints. |
Popular Mechanics
August 2009 |
How to Clean, Wax and Detail Your Car: Expert Tips Here's how to protect your auto investment and maximize its value down the road -- inside and out. |
Popular Mechanics
May 2009 |
Mailbox Replacement: How to Install a Vandal-Resistant Mailbox Replacing a mailbox and post is a straightforward DIY project, and you don't need much experience to tackle it. |
Popular Mechanics
October 10, 2008
Joseph Truini |
5 Pro Painting Tips Every Amateur Should Know: DIY Guy Try one or all of the following techniques and you'll end up with a paint job nice enough to show off to the neighbors. |
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Jeanne Huber |
Baring All Used with care, chemical strippers peel off old, unwanted paint. But the first, and perhaps biggest, challenge is figuring out which chemical stripper to use. |
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Elizabeth Lilly |
Paint a High-Gloss Front Door Get the European look by upgrading to a reflective door paint. |
AskMen.com
Karl Richtenbacher |
How To: Paint Your Pad So you moved into your new, bigger bachelor pad. Congrats. Or maybe you're tired of plain ol' white on your walls and want to make your living space more exciting. Good on you. |
AskMen.com
August 8, 2001
Justin Becker |
How To Make Use Of Household Products Our ancestors had to make do with what they had, and so can we. So next time you're out of that oh-so important deodorant, take a look at what you can use in your kitchen, medicine cabinet, and around the rest of your house... |
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Josh Garskof |
Old Cabinets, New Color How to transform your kitchen cabinets with a paintbrush instead of a sprayer. |
Popular Mechanics
December 4, 2009
Doug Mahoney |
Painting Tool Showdown: Brush & Roller vs. Paint Sprayer In my tests, I discovered two important things about paint sprayers. First, they go through paint like it's an unlimited resource. Second, they're fast. |
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No Less Than 52 Skills You Need to Survive Homeownership From pulling nails without denting trim to getting a big paint spill off your carpet -- fast fix-it advice when it's time for you to do your homeowning duty. |
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Elizabeth Lilly |
Pro Tips for Painting Trim Harriette Martins, brand manager of Benjamin Moore, let us in on a few pro secrets about painting trim that will come in handy for your next project. |
Popular Mechanics
October 2003
Neal Barrett |
Painting Kitchen Cabinets Every kitchen eventually reaches the point at which it looks worn-out. That's the time to take stock of your options. Everyone is well aware that kitchen remodeling is costly and inconvenient. However, a simple and low-cost alternative is to paint the cabinets. |
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December 3, 2000
Scott Gibson |
Painting Kitchen Cabinets A fresh coat will bring your kitchen back to life without breaking your budget... |
AskMen.com
Steve Richer |
How To Remove Common Stains Let's face it, men are just big boys, and boys get dirty. So here's a man's guide to removing some of the stains that haunt them -- from toothpaste to that dreaded, tell-tale lipstick. |
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Steve Kiernan |
Scrape, Sand, Prime (repeat) The secret to the perfect paint job? Preparation, preparation, preparation... |
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Brittany Romano |
How to Extend the Life of Your Pumpkin Keep your jack-o'-lantern bright through Halloween. |
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Brad Lernley |
Paint Proud There are techniques to use for a lasting exterior paint job. Most of them have nothing to do with a brush. |
