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11 Wood-Flooring Problems, and Their Solutions Online Membership Required

For flawless wood floors, avoid these installation and finishing mistakes

Tip: Paintbrush-cleaning adviceOnline Membership Required

A Durable Garage Floor Finish

This excerpt from the Taunton book Garage Solutions shows how to apply a tough epoxy coating to this high-traffic area for a clean, durable and light-filled garage.

Q & A: Black mildew on fresh paintOnline Membership Required

The Challenges of Painting Kitchens and Baths

For paint to stand up to these hard-working rooms, the surfaces must be clean, and the finishes must be durable

Editors PickThe Art of Pressure Washing

There's no better way to prepare a house for painting, but be careful you're not doing more harm than good

Q & A: Refinishing “ebonized” oak flooringOnline Membership Required

Tip: Solving one paint-cleanup dilemmaOnline Membership Required

Tip: Paintbrush garageOnline Membership Required

Editors PickChoosing, Using and Maintaining Paintbrushes

The right brush for the job and the right technique can make painting go more quickly and give you a better-looking paint job

Q & A: Stains from siding nailsOnline Membership Required

Editors PickWhy Exterior Finishes Fail

Government scientists explain why paint cracks, blisters and peels on your house, and how you can prevent it

Cleaning Paintbrushes and RollersOnline Membership Required

A spinner makes quick work of a messy task

Tip: Salad-oil solvent

Tip: Centrifugal roller cleanerOnline Membership Required

Tip: Stain removalOnline Membership Required

Tip: Cleaning paintbrushesOnline Membership Required

Skid-resistant, leakproof drop clothOnline Membership Required

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