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Matching a finish

Although never an easy task, these techniques help simplify a tough job by Rex Alexander

Primer to goOnline Membership Required

EndCuts sealerby Mike Guertin

The future of paint?

Product Review: Aura paint with colorlock technologyby Brian Pontolilo

Tip: User-friendly spray-can capsOnline Membership Required

by David Baker

Tip: Baluster-drying rackOnline Membership Required

by Brian Everest

Bio-based wood sealer

Soyguardby Justin Fink

Finishing a Masterpiece

A raw, hand-carved fireplace surround receives a deep ebony finishby Roe A. Osborn

Tip: Water-based floor-finish applicator

by Mark Tylinski

Video: Easy-Peel Masking TapeOnline Membership Required

Irritated with your immaculate paintjob suffering at the hands of a stray bit of tape? All you need is some wax.by Justin Fink

Video: Simple, Steady Support for a Paint CanOnline Membership Required

Give your hands a break and support heavy paint cans from the bottom with this techniqueby Justin Fink

Cheap masking helpOnline Membership Required

by Scott Gibson

What's the Difference: Solid and semitransparent exterior stainsOnline Membership Required

Is oil-based stain dead?by Jon Tobey

Tip: Keeping track of paint colorsOnline Membership Required

by Jack Fleming

Tip: The simplest trim rack everOnline Membership Required

by Peter Heelan

A Classic Finish for a New Wood FloorOnline Membership Required

Layering stain, shellac, glaze, and polyurethane creates a gorgeous look with an old-style feelby Tim Leahy

Tip: Knockdown drying rackOnline Membership Required

by Harry Bishop

Tip: Paintbrush handle extensionOnline Membership Required

by James Brooks

Q & A: Removing paint from brickOnline Membership Required

by Jon Tobey

Video: Back BrushingOnline Membership Required

Back brushing is a quick way to insure even exterior sprayingby Jon Tobey

Video: Exterior MaskingOnline Membership Required

Quick and easy exterior masking with the Handy Masker toolby Jon Tobey

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