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 ...

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 ...

Q: We had aluminum siding removed in late spring 2021 and found most of the wood siding underneath was good. We replaced some and had the house painted. But the paint is already peeling — mostly on ...

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Home Improvement Ask the Remodeler: Can you remove paint from vinyl siding? Plus, tips for removing solid stain from your deck. Send your home improvement questions to [email protected]. Using a ...

If youve been putting off a paint stripping project because you dont want to deal with the smell of paint strippers and the time it takes to finish the job, youll be happy to know that theres a better ...

Q: I had painters in my house a few weeks ago and just noticed paint left on the sideboard in my dining room. This is beautiful cherry furniture and is part of a custom set made for me by John Landis.

Q. I have a vinyl-sided home. A handyman I hired to stain my deck and fire escape splattered it on the beige siding. It was a windy day. He rubbed off the spots with a graffiti remover. It got rid of ...