Paint

How To – Maintenance Tips To Extend The Life Of Your Wood Fence

Either you purchased your home with one or decided that Wood was a better option then Vinyl for your fence but now after a few years its time to take a weekend and make everything look like new again.

There are two basic types of wood fences, you have the natural look split rail which comes in three or four rails set between posts and then you have barricade fencing or privacy fencing that can …

How To – Selecting Paint Colors For Your Home Office

Search : Finishers ColorwheelSelecting a color theme for your home office is different then what you might choose for the rest of your house. There are a number of factors that you should take into account and not base your choice completely on your own taste but also the suitability for your clients.

First you should define your business type.

Do you provide Professional Services, Daycare, Contracting, Light Manufacturing or Food Services.


Is the Office deductible on …

How To – Understanding Automotive Paint Choices

There are a variety of different types of paints used on vehicles today and the choices are as wide as their price range. Lets take a look at some of the paint choices you have when you want to perform an overall or repair paint job.

First we should understand that some paints are called single stage. This group is usually limited to enamels and urethanes where a single can …

How To – Painting Laminate Countertop

In a recent conversation with a friend they told me of a laminate countertop that they were unhappy with due to discoloration over many years. Although the countertop was in relatively decent physical condition it seems stains, scuffs and scratches were making the countertop look unappealing. They then asked my opinion on painting the countertop and told me of a few websites that had suggested painting could restore the countertop to new condition.

After hearing …

How To – Automotive Paint Care – Compound Polish Wax

Understanding a little bit about your car’s paint and the products that you put on it will go a long way in protecting your investment.

This HowTo will cover some of the methods to restore and improve older paint. If you are working on fresh paint see our other HowTo for additional information.

It seems that every year  some company comes out with a new product that is suppose to …

Types of Caulk and how to use them

Although some people think that a roll of Duct Tape and a Tube of Caulk is all that is needed to repair most things around the home there are a variety of different caulks that can be used for hundreds of different projects. Selecting the right one for the job is as important as deciding to use it at all so lets go over some of the different types of Caulk and when and where they are best used.

Acrylic Latex Caulkis …

Buying Guide – Pressure Washers And Attachments

There are a number of projects around your home where a small or even large sized pressure washer can be a real help or for all practical reasons required. This buying guide will cover some of the different sizes of pressure washers and some of the attachments that can be used for your projects.
What size is right for you?
You should purchase a pressure washer that meets 70% of your job tasks with ease and …

How To – Refinish And Stain Outdoor Wood Bench

In this HowTo we will cover the basic steps of restaining an outside bench that has had its finish ruined by the elements.

There are 4 pages to this HowTo

To perform the work you will need.

Electric Sander
1 Pack of assorted Sandpaper
Paint Scraper
Good Quality Nylon Brush
Brush Cleaner
Small Can Of Wood Stain
Small Can Of Urethane Sealer
Spray Can of Flat Black Paint
Masking Tape
Old News Paper
Plastic Tarp

Cost for restoring this bench will be …

How To – Painting A Steel Door Exterior Door

Steel Exterior Doors are used on many homes for Fire protection on doorways connected to a built in garage and also exit doors.

Steel Doors can come in a simple flat face or can be detailed to resemble wood doors with set in panels and some may even have a simulated grain texture.

The great benefit of Steel is that the door will expand and contract very evenly and this is important when your door gets …

How To – Repairing Fiberglass Gel Coat Cracks In Bathtubs, Boats, Cars

Whether you are getting ready to fix your bathtub, boat, Truck Cap or other Fiberglass item that has seen some abuse you are probably going to need to replace its outer gel coat in the process.

Many fiberglass parts are made in a mold and to produce a quality smooth surface the technician will coat the mold with a gel coat and then apply fiberglass over it on the inside of the part.

This is the …