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Maintain a Porch SwingMaintain a Porch SwingMaintain a Porch Swing A well-made porch swing that is under a protective roof or other cover and not subjected to abuse will last indefinitely with minimal attention to maintaining a finish. Exposed swings or those less well-made re |
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Oil Finishes GuidesOil Finishes GuidesGuide to Oil Finishes on Furniture The oil finish can have many names, from countries, ie French, Danish, Dutch to brands. Basically cleaning oiled wood requires you blend: 1 pint boiled linseed oil, 1 pint gum turpentine, and 6 oz. dis |
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Outdoor Projects Requiring WoodOutdoor Projects Requiring WoodOutdoor Projects Requiring Wood For virtually any backyard project that requires wood - from fences and decks to landscaping and walkway borders - pressure-treated lumber is the ideal choice. Moisture- and insect-resistant a |
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Painted Finishes GuidesPainted Finishes GuidesGuide to Painted Furniture Finishes Painted finish furniture requires regular dusting with a damp cloth. When very soiled wash with a solution of mild, non-abrasive detergent and warm water. Wring a cloth nearly dry and work on a sm |
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Polyurethane Finishes GuidesPolyurethane Finishes GuidesGuide to Polyurethane Finishes Polyurethanes are liquid plastic resins that dry to a durable satin or gloss finisf. Polyurethane finishes are much more resistant to moisture and spills and moderate heat than traditional varnish |
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Repair Furniture Surfaces: DentsRepair Furniture Surfaces: DentsRepair Furniture Surfaces: Dents Unless you're into distressed wood finishing that gets its look by beating the wood with heavy chain, you probably see a dent in furniture as a blemish that detracts from the appearance. Som |
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Repairing Wood SidingRepairing Wood SidingRepairing Wood Siding You work very hard to make the interior and the backyard of your house as beautiful as possible, but do you look at the exterior of your house? This is the first thing that people see when they walk by or visit, |
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Restore Your Butcher BlockRestore Your Butcher BlockRestore Your Butcher Block Most people use cutting boards to help maintain a new butcher block counter for the first year or two. As the newness wears off, they begin to neglect it. If you have a butcher block counter that is wor |
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