Stripping oil-based paint can be a really messy job. I have to admit that I’ve never liked doing it. I only strip paint when I have to. I’d rather go the more difficult and longer route of sanding down old paint like I did here: How to paint wood. You still get a great finish […]
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How To Paint Wood
When it comes to painting wood and wooden furniture, time, effort and know-how all play key roles in what the finished job looks like. Care has to be taken when you remove paint from the old paint job in preparation for your project. This tutorial will show you exactly what you need to know, and […]
How To Paint A Room
Diy projects brings you a step-by-step article on how to paint a room. Any proficient painter will tell you that the most important thing to a perfect paint finish is the preparations. We’ve already shown you in this do-it-yourself tutorial, how to prepare your walls for painting the right way. Please study that article before you read […]
Face Lift For Your Front Door
Here’s an easy face lift for your front door! Spring-cleaning is a fabulous way to celebrate the end of winter. But no matter how clean the inside of your home is, the first thing people see is your front door. Peeling varnish, faded paint and tarnished or rusted hardware do not give the fresh and […]

How To Repair A Hole In The Wall
This post will show you precisely how to repair a hole in the wall. You’ll be done in no time! Filling a hole in the wall can seem to be a huge task, but it’s really very easy. With minimal tools and the tutorial below, you should be on your way to being an expert hole-filler. […]
How To Set Up A Home-Theatre For Kids
Kids are awesome, so are home-theatres. Regrettably, the two don’t usually mix; at least, not without preparation. Kids love a good movie experience and do parents. It’s our choice to allow (or not allow) them to have that experience, but there are some precautions to take that will preserve both sanity and merchandise. Here are […]
How To Fit Internal Doors
This article will teach you how to fit internal doors. You will learn how to fit a new, internal door in the same space as your old one. This is assuming you already have an existing door frame. One important thing we learned from having to buy internal doors is that they don’t come with […]


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