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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 ...

When I see actors on TV stripping varnish off wood, or paint off of furniture, I am surprised at the way that they remove it. They have everything but a Hazmat suit on. They are wearing a heavy-duty ...

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Dear Pat: I lived in a 100-year-old house for three years now, and I need to strip and refinish the interior woodwork. There are different types of wood. How can I strip the old finish without harming ...

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