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Episode Ten: Doors, Cabinetry, and Basement Insulation
In this episode, host and managing editor Justin Fink talks with editor-in-chief Rob Yagid and design editor Brian Pontolilo about chisels, kitchen cabinets, and what NOT to do when you're…
Finishing an Exterior Door, Ep. 7: Applying the Varnish
For a smooth final finish, you need good brushing technique and thin layers.
Finishing an Exterior Door, Ep. 6: Sanding and Touch Ups
Hide blemishes and prepare the surface before applying the protective top coat.
Finishing an Exterior Door, Ep. 5: Applying Pigment Stain
Learn how to apply the second layer of color and finesse it until you get the affect you want.
Finishing an Exterior Door, Ep. 4: Mixing Pigment Stain
Decide on your stain color, then mix it with a glaze base for easier application.
Finishing an Exterior Door, Ep. 3: Sealing with Shellac
Lock in the dye before adding more color.
Finishing an Exterior Door, Ep. 2: Mixing and Applying Dye Stain
A concentrated dye is used to create a ground color.
Finishing an Exterior Door, Ep. 1: Sanding and Prepping the Door
Although often rushed or skipped completely, hand-sanding is a crucial step when staining or painting a wood door.
Build a High-Performance Exterior Door
This beautiful door is ideally suited to energy-efficient homes and can be made with common building materials.
A door that trains the dogs
Despite our best training efforts, my family’s golden retriever, Lola, was destroying our kitchen entry door. Whenever someone came to visit, she’d leap up to look out the window, scratching…

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