Painting
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Solving Basement Water Problems
By Monte Burch From East to West, North to South, flooding has been a major problem across much of [...]
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DIY Staining Hardwood Decks
By Dave Barnes 11 Keys to Successfully Stain Exotic Hardwood for Outdoor Applications Years ago it seemed like every wood deck [...]
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DIY Restoration of Outdoor Wood
By: Matt Weber Staining and Sealing to Fight Mother Nature. The natural beauty, durability and affordability of wood [...]
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Tips and Tricks for Paint Projects
Here at the MyFixitUp Life headquarters, we do a lot of painting, both inside and outside the house. And doing a good job painting [...]
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Open Windows that are Painted Shut
Q: We purchased a foreclosure to remodel, and most of [...]
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Paint a Steel Door
Q: I’m painting a steel door and want to avoid bristle marks on the paint surface. Is using a foam brush the best [...]
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Repair Knockdown Finish
Q: I had an electrician install 22 recessed remodel-style can lights in our basement ceiling. A lot of holes had to be cut for running [...]
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Clean Your Kitchen Cabinets
Q: I’m a single mom and would like to spruce up my grimy kitchen cabinets, but I don’t have the time to repaint them. Do [...]
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Fill a Dip in Drywall
Q: I installed a 2-by-2-foot drywall patch into a ceiling, but it turns out the piece is too thin and has a “pushed in” look, [...]
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Seal Outdoor Furniture
Q: What’s a strong finish sealer to use on outdoor furniture? A: For an exceptionally weather-protective finish, use a multi-phase process that’s commonly used [...]
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