Refinishing a wood deck not only improves its appearance but extends its life. Given the highcost of building a deck, it’s important to preserve it for as long as possible. you’ve got the option to refinish a wood deck in a weekend or two. Brian North / Getty Images Use a natural bristle brush with an oil-based product and a synthetic bristle brush with water-based stains. You will likely need a few different brush sizes....
The result is a fresh surface that is then stained and top-coated with whatever protective coating you prefer. Some floors that look like hardwood aren’t wood at all. If you have laminate wood-look floors, sanding is not an option. The Spruce / Margot Cavin verify to wear a protective mask, eye protection, and hearing protectors when using this tool. Where possible, open windows and ventilate with fans during the procedure....
Learning how to refinish wood furniture can bring your piece back to life instead of needing to replace it. Furniture refinishing rarely costs muchit’s mainly about devoting enough time and patience to this exacting. These paint strippers are effective for removing paint, epoxy, and polyurethane from wood. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic Solvents can come in either liquid or gel form. Use liquid solvents on the horizontal surfaces of wood pieces and use gels on vertical surfaces to prevent dripping....
Moisture can also damage the core particleboard, causing swelling. For oil-based paints, use an oil or latex bonding primer. For water-based paints, use a water-based primer. The Spruce Apply Primer After sanding the item, apply the primer to the surfaces. Allow theprimerto dry completely (usually 24 hours) before applying any paint. Lightly Sand the Surfaces Before applying paint, lightly sand the primer layer. This will ensure that the top coat goes on smoothly and sticks well....
Full tile replacement is messy and difficult. All you need is a couple of special tools and some time. Fit the oscillating multitool with a grout removal blade to remove the grout quickly. The Spruce / Ashley Luciano This pop in of blade is impregnated with fine diamond chips that make quick work of pulverizing hardened grout. A manual grout removal tool is also helpful because it’s designed to fit between tile seams....
levkr / Getty Images A sister stud is a secondary stud that is installed alongside an existing stud. Sistering can also be done to reinforce undamagedfloor joistsor rafters. Non-load-bearing walls are usually interior partition walls that don’t carry structure weight from above. levkr / Getty Images It serves as a jot down of splint that reinforces the bad spot in the stud. With non-load bearing studs, the sister stud doesn’t need to be a full-length stud....
The best solution is to rekey your locks. This saves considerable money, especially when you gotta access multiple locks with the same key. Pushing a key into the plug forces the pins up and down at varying heights. Bill Oxford / Getty Images The driver pins are all the same length and attached to springs. These will not be changed out when rekeying the lock. When a key is pushed into the plug, it contacts the key pins....
Clean or replace drain stoppers to clear clogs and update the bathroom. Another reason to remove thedrain stopper is to fixor replace it. At this point, it’s necessary toremove the drain stopper and replacethe broken part or the entire stopper. The Spruce / Kevin Norris The knob on a lift-and-turn drain stopper rotates to the left and right. The entire stopper will lift out of the drain. If there is any visible damage it’s advised to replace the drain stopper....
Glue stains can range in difficulty when attempting to remove them from clothes and other fabrics. Some, such as washable liquid school glue, usually come off pretty easily. Tip Most of the time, glues and adhesives can be removed from washable clothes and carpet. The Spruce / Georgia Lloyd Consider buying an adhesive remover at the same time you purchase the adhesive. It’s best to check the item iscolorfastbefore using it....
Consequently, removing them requires a specific procedure that needs to be done with care. It’s still a relatively quick and easy task that can be performed with minimal tools or expertise. Progressively work your way from each corner to the center of the mirror. The Spruce / Sanja Kostic Continue this process for at least 15 minutes to loosen the glue holding the mirror to the wall. Repeat this process on each corner until all four are loose....
But the project is easy if you take it one step at a time. In these cases, you may need to cut the cabinet into sections so you can remove it. A reciprocating saw with demolition blade makes easy work of this task. Jon Lovette / Getty Images Turn off the water supply to the hot and cold taps of the faucet. Turn each valve fully clockwise to shut the valves....
It’s also necessary if the fitting is badly corroded or leaks or if thedrain needs to be replaced. The pliers need to be small enough to reach into the drain and through the cross. If the tub has a screen, pry underneath it with a small flathead screwdriver to pop it off. photovs / Getty Images Tubs with screens usually have a bucket or plunger stopper assembly that stops the water inside the drain pipe....
Once the power is off, carefully snap off and remove any excess glass from the area. Then, with two hands maintaining the wide open jaws, rotate counter-clockwise and the bulb should come out. This technique works best if there are no broken parts or large pieces of glass left in the base. The Spruce / Sarah Lee The potato will grip the remnants jutting out as you twist the base out of the socket....
