Drywall has made home construction and home improvement far easier and much less time-consuming compared to building walls the old-fashioned way. With that being said, installing drywall can take considerable time and effort to do correctly and even then, drywalls can degrade and move over time. One of the most common reasons for this are…
Screws are arguably one of the most useful fasteners on the market. It is believed that the screw was invented around 4000 BCE, and since then, we’ve made screws from a wide variety of materials to suit various applications. However, screws aren’t always the perfect size or thread for your intended application, in which case,…
Whether you’re preparing some drywall for painting or repairing a hole in a wooden workpiece, spackle, and joint compound have your back! Many people that aren’t familiar with spackle and joint compound would say that they are the same thing and can be used interchangeably. However, these substances are actually quite different and should not…
In recent decades, we have made leaps and bounds in the quality, variety and versatility of adhesive products. From epoxy to waterproof sealants, there is an adhesive for pretty much every application under the sun. However, one glue that has proven to be quite versatile and cost-effective is PVA glue. This white sticky substance has…
Cedar is among the most sought-after softwoods due to its natural beauty and natural resistance to a variety of external elements. While its appearance is enough to enhance any indoor or outdoor area around your home, some homeowners still feel the need to give it a coat of paint. While you could opt for a…
Wood is regarded as one of the best materials for home renovations, art, and construction. This is largely due to its appearance and strength; however, there are ways to enhance this and the best method is staining. Staining wood allows you to bring out the natural beauty of the wood grain while preserving it. Knowing…
There’s nothing better than sitting on a comfy sofa outdoors on a beautiful summer’s day! Not all sofas are meant to be used outdoors though, and some tend to get damaged pretty easily if left outdoors. Thankfully, you can paint your sofa cushions to not only provide an additional layer of protection for your couch,…
Especially if you have already worked with epoxy resin, you know about the positive properties of this material. However, it has two disadvantages: It’s very expensive and it has to be mixed to the milligram. Especially for beginners this could be a deterrent. Therefore you might want to look for alternatives. Polyester resin could be…
Epoxy resin is very suitable for coloring it and is therefore often used by artists, craftsmen and do-it-yourselfers. Epoxy resin is usually transparent to crystal clear and this is also desired for some applications, for example to cast in objects. For many other applications, however, it is useful or desired to color the liquid. …
There is now an almost unmanageable number of epoxy resins for different applications on the market. Finding the right resin for each and every application can be quite a challenge if you don’t know what to look for. Our Best Epoxy Resin Guide will provide you with a useful overview of the products that are…
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