In a workshop, preparing materials before finishing is essential for a smooth, durable result. For metal this means cleaning, sanding and priming. Wood requires sanding and filling. Plastic needs ...

Exterior house paint is now less toxic and less harmful to the environment than it was. It is also easier to apply. But for paint to live up to manufacturers` claims for durability and long life, ...

Wipe down metal objects with vinegar before painting to prevent the new paint from peeling. Remove rust mix equal parts of hydrogen peroxide and cream of tartar to remove rust stains. Source: Diann ...

We are all familiar with rust, that powdery-to-flaky brownish-red substance which eventually appears on most metal objects exposed to the elements. Rust is formed as a byproduct of a chemical reaction ...