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 ...

Learn how to remove paint from wood safely to reveal the natural grain underneath or prep it for a fresh coat. Proper inspection of wood is crucial before removing paint to avoid wasteful work on ...

Living in a 1920s-era house and, for years, periodically scraping peeling paint from its wood siding before repainting, we’ve decided that this is the summer to do a more comprehensive job and remove ...

No matter how careful you are with your DIY paint job, there’s a good chance a few drops will end up where you don’t want them, such as on your tile floor or dripping down a glass window pane. While ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Q • The siding on one side of my house keeps turning black. I rinse it off, but it keeps reappearing. I think this might be mold.

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 ...