Painting Safety Tips
Painting is a relatively user-friendly home project if you take the proper precautions to ensure safety. This expert guide will help you get the job done safely. Generally speaking, painting is one of the easiest do-it-yourself projects. But it is not without its potential hazards. When painting, you’re typically working with toxic chemicals, old paint […]
Ladders: The Ultimate Guide to Choice & Safe Use
In This Article: Choosing the Right Type and Size Ladder Safe Stepladder Use Safe Extension Ladder Use Are Telescopic Ladders Safe? How to Use a Multi-Position Ladder Ladder Recall Ladders are essential tools for home projects where you need to extend your height or reach. Unfortunately, however, they are also the source of many home […]
How to Prepare a Room for Painting
In This Article: Clear the Room Remove Wallpaper Scrape or Strip Peeling Paint Make Wall, Ceiling & Trim Repairs Sand Rough Areas Clean Surfaces Proper preparation makes painting interior walls, ceiling, and trim easier, reduces the possibility of making messes and mistakes that could require hours of tedious cleanup, and helps ensure a quality, long-lasting […]
How to Paint Cabinets
Painting cabinets can be one of the quickest and easiest ways to transform them, depending upon the type of cabinets in your kitchen or bathroom. A properly applied new coat of paint can hide the signs of aging cabinetry or enliven cabinets with color and style. And, unlike the cost of installing new cabinets or […]