Paint and wood don’t play well together because wood has a propensity to expand and contract when it gets wet and then dries. Most paints can’t take this back-and-forth motion and eventually crack and ...

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Q My house has a lot of wood-framed windows. Every spring, I have to check for peeling paint on the outside frames, especially the sills. I use good paint, but it only lasts a couple of years on some ...

First, Molly recommends using the putty knife to scrape off any loose or peeling paint to give you a better foundation. Next, ...

Question: I have 30-year-old wooden blinds that are still in very good shape. They looked good when the room had a rustic theme. Now, the room is silver gray and I’d like to paint them white. Is that ...

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During summer many homeowners tackle garden tasks they've been postponing - with painting decks and fences being among the most dreaded chores. Wooden decks and fences require repainting since the ...