Woodgraining is an artist's technique for painting doors to look like mahogany.After two coats of a base color, brush on a mixture of color tint with glazing liquid. Feather a darker glaze into the wet ground to simulate flame mahogany. After ten minutes, blend with a soft badger brush. Finish by rubbing in bowling alley wax with a fine steel brush.

Shaker-Style Mural Painting

Bob checks in with artist Polly Forcier from MB Historic Decor to get an update on some of the home's decorative painting. Forcier is working on a Colonial-style mural inspired by the work of Rufus Porter, an itinerant painter from the 19th century. Forcier has chosen the dining area just outside the sunroom as the location for her mural. The natural sunlight pouring through the windows serves as a reference point for the highlights in her mural. She uses charcoal to outline the mural's design and then begins painting. For the details, such as the scene's houses and trees, Forcier uses a series of nine stencil overlays. To apply the paint, Polly uses a special stenciling brush employing a rotating stroke rather than stippling the paint on.

Stair Renovations

…Sweep or vacuum stairs with the soft brush attachment. Furniture polish can…
…Sweep or vacuum stairs using the brush attachment. Clean as necessary with…
…Avoid wearing slippers or other soft-soled shoes on carpeted stairs…

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How To Tune Up Central and Window Air Conditioners

…the fins. Wash the fins with a soft brush and soapy water to remove any dirt…
…cooling fins. Wash the fins with a brush and soapy water. Step 5: Remove…
…with water. Wash the fins with a brush and soapy water. Step 10: Remove…

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Cleaning and Maintaining Stone Countertops and Flooring

…clean best by using a soft-bristle brush attached to a long…
…scrub the area with a soft nylon brush then rinse with water…
…water) washed on with a soft cloth or sponge. The…
…detergent and a bristle brush. Sometimes mold…

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Green Cleaning: Outdoors

…mechanisms. Mild soap, water and a soft sponge or cloth is the simplest…
…spray the screen with water and brush lightly with a soft bristle tool until clean. If…
…minutes. After that, scrub with a soft nylon brush and rinse off with a hose. …

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How to Tune Up Central and Window Air Conditioners

A well-maintained air conditioner will run more efficiently, saving you money on utility bills.

Cedar Shingle Maintenance

…result in leaks. Clean them by using a stiff broom or brush. Also, remove debris from the gaps between the individual…
…Apply the solution undiluted and scrub the surface with a soft brush. When clean, rinse thoroughly with fresh water. Avoid…

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Oriental Carpet Maintenance

…detergent and cold water and pour it on the rug, gently yet quickly working it through with a soft sponge mop. Dirty spots can be worked at with a soft brush. Rinse thoroughly with cold water from an outside hose, which always takes longer than…

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Faux Grain Door Finish

…another minute or so and then brought out her "magic brush". The "magic brush", also known as a badger blender, is made of badger bristles and is incredibly soft. This brush lifts the glazes without scratching into the wet…

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