Paint can fade, chip, and peel over time, which will probably motivate you to plan a new painting project, stat. But before you can repaint the deck or stain your fence, you need to learn how to ...

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It can be a mighty labor-intensive and time-consuming process to remove paint, which is why many DIYers dread or even avoid the task. That’s a shame, given that the results usually are worth the ...

When I see actors on TV stripping varnish off wood, or paint off of furniture, I am surprised at the way that they remove it. They have everything but a Hazmat suit on. They are wearing a heavy-duty ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? The stripping and removal of paint is a pretty radical—and arduous—task. Start by ...

From scraping to sanding to priming to painting, it’s delightful once you figure out how to avoid the pitfalls.

Question: We had glued some rubber stair treads to the surface of our deck but removed them. We can’t get all the adhesive off, though. Can you suggest a way to remove the rest of it? Answer: Tough ...

Q: What is the best way to clean older wood furniture that has gummy buildup from the finish breaking down and/or cleaning product buildup? A: When older furniture gets gummy, it’s often the worst ...