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…a drill, a hot glue gun, a felt-tipped marker for measurements, a SPEED Square, measuring tape, blue painter s masking tape, silicone caulk and a framing square. Cheng suggests renting the bigger tools you ll need for mixing, pouring

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…a fast and easy way to reduce the amount of splintering that occurs when cutting wood with a hand saw. Apply a strip of masking tape along the cutting line on the backside of the piece. You'll notice a significant improvement. Another way is to o use…

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…building plywood shutters. The Myth of Masking Tape Many people still believe they can use masking tape to protect their windows when a hurricane…
…even slow down as it passes through masking tape. Windows are best protected with impact…

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…carpet. The 3/4-inch opening gives more clearance if the floor isn't level. Before you trim the bottom, wrap masking tape around the door where you'll cut to keep the surface veneer from splitting. Mark the cut line, then score it with a sharp…

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…caulk - same as above (note that all-acrylic and siliconized acrylic caulks are paintable; silicone caulk is not) Masking tape - to protect window panes and trim from paint Paint guide - to protect carpets and walls when painting baseboards and…

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…paint contains lead. Lead paint is more likely to be found in homes built before 1978. If there is a chance that this paint-stripping project involves lead paint, call the National Lead Information Center or contact a local paint retailer about how to safely…

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…2 to 5 times higher indoors than outdoors. During and for several hours immediately after certain activities, such as paint stripping, levels may be 1,000 times background outdoor levels. Steps to Reduce Exposure Use household products according…

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