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Episode 45 — Blower-Door Tests and Making Your Own Concrete Patio Pavers
In this week's podcast: cabinets, hot water heaters, deck finishing, and pegboard vs slat-wall.
Interior Painting
I planned to sub out the painting but the workflow directed me to tackle the job with students' help.
Wainscoting That Will stand the Test of Time
Preassembling wall panels before installation strengthens rail and stile connections to avoid potential problems with the joints opening up.
Why Knowledge is Greater Than Talent or Skill
The next time you are not happy with the results that you achieve on a job, educate yourself on the how and the why.
Tool Test: Earlex 5500 HVLP Spray Station
Despite years of practice and the best-flowing finishes I could lay hands on, my skills with a brush plateaued somewhere around “mediocre” on the quality scale. I had always dreamed…
How to Achieve a Quality Waterborne Spray Finish
A coat of dewaxed shellac is one way to prevent raised grain from ruining your smooth finish.
Smoother Walls
Spraying primer/surfacer can be faster and less expensive that skim coating drywall when you want a perfect paint job.
What’s the Difference: Fine-Finish Sanders: Orbital vs. Random Orbit
Learn what sets these two types of finishing tools apart so you choose the right sander for your next project.
Keep Your Paintbrush Wet
A common job site tool can help to temporarily store a paintbrush in wet paint.
Refinish Your Wood Floors
Uncover the beauty in old hardwood flooring with a little patience and some great professional advice.

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