Today was a backwards show. There were lots of calls at the beginning, then everyone disappeared. Caren Baginski, Tim's summer intern sits in and chats about all sorts of cool things. Tim solves sewage backups, ceramic tile around toliet flanges, ceiling cracks and concrete overlay for concrete porch stoops. Caren and Tim also talk about J.D Salinger.
Tim opens the show talking about how his own central air conditioner stopped working. Caller questions include exterior door jamb wood rot, cutting a new opening in a brick wall, repairing old weatherstripping and repair options for a rusting steel lintel above a garage door.
Paint removal can be messy and you need ventilation to work with finish removal chemicals. Use these tips and techniques to discover the best ways to work with paint removers and the right tools to use with paint solvents to make your work much easier.
Paint removers and finish removal solvents work well. However, If you use the wrong paint removal product on a surface, damage may result. Check these guidelines to choose the the right paint solvents for the right surface to complete your house paint removal tasks.
Pocket door hardware is manufactured by five major companies. If you're thinking about installing pocket doors, here is a list of questions and requirements to ask about pocket doors.
Paint removers have been improved. Paint or finish removal is easier, but paint solvents and fumes are caustic. Use great care with house paint removal chemicals.
Match your existing paint colors or the tint of your favored color chip by mixing paint colors in a certain way. Your paint matching effort will succeed with a bit of trial, time, patience, and these tips.
Paint can be matched with some diligence. Mixing paint colors to get your desired tint is simple with a bit of test and try. Paint matching and tinting, and mixing paint to get other colors may be an easier task with these tips and tricks.
Create color without paint with a color wheel. A color wheel chart lets you mix colors and find complimentary colors without the mess. A basic color mixing wheel can be obtained inexpensively.
Adding color with concrete stain to new or existing concrete will enhance your home dramatically. Concrete stains are not a likely DIY project. Different types of stain products are available to stain concrete, but beware of those that simply form a film.
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