Painting
Wood Protection for Outdoor Projects
Construction How-To, Decks, Staining, Wood Stains
Applying a Penetrating Stain and Sealer
The Right Way to Paint a Room
Construction How-To, Painting, Projects, Remodeling, Wall Coverings
Professional painting results come from careful planning and prep work. DIY’ers should take a cue from the pros and think through every phase of the project ahead of time. The Right Primer & Paint Starting with a good primer ensures the truest color for your top coat, no matter the surface you’re working with—walls, cabinetry or trim. Beyond the truer […]
Covering your Cuts when Building Outdoors
Construction How-To, Staining, Wood Stains
Applying wood sealer to the end cuts of treated wood is more important than ever. Here’s why.
Prep Your Next Paint Project Like A Pro
If you want a pro-quality paint job, you should work like the pros do. And professional painters know the importance of preparing a jobsite to avoid messes. Whereas a DIY’er might throw down a flimsy plastic sheet to protect the floor, a professional paint crew will make use of wall-to-wall floor coverings and masking products that take job protection to […]
Protecting Outdoor Wood
Decks, Decks, Outdoor Living, Painting, Staining, Waterproofing, Wood Stains
By Matt Weber We’re all aware of the wonders of wood as a building material, but to preserve its natural good looks when used outdoors, it’s necessary to apply a stain/sealer to protect it from Mother Nature. From mold and ultraviolet rays to insect infestation and rot, the threats to wood are plentiful. Choosing the right sealant, prepping the wood […]
Choose the Perfect Paint Color for Any Room
By Lindsey Schroeder You have finally decided to tackle that painting project and you couldn’t be more excited. The living space is going to be completely transformed with this one simple color change. So you head to the store, ready to buy your paint, and then it happens: You are met with row after row and brand after brand of […]
Protect Your Wood for Outdoor Living
Outdoor Living, Stain, Staining
Staining and sealing for protection from the elements By Matt Weber
Pro Tips for Exterior House Painting
Construction How-To, Home Improvement Products, Painting
By Tom Matthews
Make a Custom Slate Chalkboard
A Classic Kitchen Accessory Mounted with a French Cleat By Rob Robillard In this article I cut a 100-year-old, recycled slate chalkboard and create a custom-sized frame to hang it in. A client of mine came across an old slate blackboard that was salvaged from a boarding school. This blackboard was originally installed in the French classroom of the […]
Painting Project Tried-and-True Tips
Tried-and-true tips for a successful DIY painting project. By Matt Weber